Today's NYT Connections hints and answers (May 31, 2025): All puzzle answers

Today's NYT Connections hints can help you solve the puzzle and save your winning streak. This New York Times puzzle features 16 words, challenging you to figure out the four groups these words belong to. While a theme connects each of these groups, the publisher never reveals the names of these themes until you can find the answers.

This article features a few hints that can lead you to the names of the categories so that you can narrow down your guesses. We've also provided the answers to today's puzzle in the final segment. Read on to explore more.

Today's NYT Connections hints (May 31, 2025)

The hints for today's Connections puzzle can be found in the table below:

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All words for NYT Connections today (Image via The New York Times)

Categories	Hints
Yellow category	These words relate to openings or spaces.
Green category	These words relate to awards.
Blue category	Different stages of baking.
Purple category	Relates to an action we do to extinguish candles or blow bubbles.

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Answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle (May 31, 2025)

The table below features the answers for the Connections puzzle for May 31, 2025:

All answers for NYT Connections today (Image via The New York Times)

Categories	Answers
Yellow category	These words mean Alcove. The words are Cavity, Nook, Hollow, and Recess.
Green category	These are Ways to Recognize Achievement. The words are Certificate, Plaque, Medal, and Trophy.
Blue category	These are Verbs in Breadmaking. The words are Ferment, Proof, Rest, and Rise.
Purple category	These are Things you can Blow. The words are Bubble, Kiss, Fuse, and Raspberry.

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