Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints and answers (July 28, 2025): All puzzle answers

Today's NYT Connections hints and answers for today can help you save your winning streak. The puzzle features 16 words connected to four different themes. However, the publisher does not reveal the names of the categories before you solve the puzzle. Besides, you only get four chances to figure out the answers, which makes it tougher than typical word puzzles.

This article features four hints to help you narrow down your guesses and solve the puzzle. You can also find the answers in the final segment of the article. Read on for more.

Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints (July 28, 2025)

The hints for today's puzzle are discussed below:

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

Categories	Hints
Yellow category	These are adjectives that describe things that come first.
Green category	These guide you towards something.
Blue category	Collectors love these.
Purple category	These words sit before the same five-letter word.

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Answers for The New York Times Connections puzzle (July 28, 2025)

The answers for today's New York Times Connections are discussed below:

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

Categories	Answers
Yellow category	These words mean Foremost. The words are First, Original, Primary, and Initial.
Green category	These words mean Indication. The words are Evidence, Sign, Trace, and Hint.
Blue category	These are Item in a Collection. The words are Stamp, Coin, Record, and Comic.
Purple category	These words sit before ____Movie. The words are Buddy, Date, Cult, and Client.

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