Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints and answers (June 29, 2025): All puzzle answers

The 16 new words for today's NYT Connections puzzle are live now on the game's official website. Word puzzle enthusiasts worldwide have already started trying out different combinations to figure out the four categories these words can be classified into. However, completing the puzzle using only four chances can be tough.

Below, we have a few hints to help you figure out the names of the categories. You can also find the answers at the end of the article. Read on for more.

Today's NYT Connections puzzle hints (June 29, 2025)

The table below provides hints that can help you figure out the themes of today's New York Times Connections puzzle:

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

Categories	Hints
Yellow category	Kids love these cold treats.
Green category	This is what we do when someone catches us off guard.
Blue category	These are musical trends that people will attempt to recreate.
Purple category	These are common occurrences after heavy rain.

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Answers for The New York Times Connections puzzle (June 29, 2025)

This segment provides the answers for today's New York Times Connections puzzle. Find the answers in the table below:

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

Categories	Answers
Yellow category	These are Ice Cream Treats. The words are Float, Split, Shake, and Sundae.
Green category	These words mean Flinch. The words are Bolt, Jump, Jerk, Startle.
Blue category	These are Dance Moves. The words are Cabbage Patch, Moonwalk, Robot, and Floss.
Purple category	These are Seen in the Aftermatch of a Rainstorm. The words are Earthworm, Mushroom, Mud, and Puddle.

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