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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle could be tough. But I admit I really liked the nostalgic blue category. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Mad skillz.
Green group hint: 23rd letter of the alphabet.
Blue group hint: Long-gone stars.
Purple group hint: Smash it.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Aptitude.
Green group: Silent “W.”
Blue group: Classic Hollywood legends.
Purple group: Hit the ____.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 1, 2025, #782.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is aptitude. The four answers are bent, faculty, flair and gift.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is silent “W.” The four answers are playwright, sword, wrap and wreath.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is classic Hollywood legends. The four answers are Dean, Gable, Garland and Temple.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is hit the ____. The four answers are hay, jackpot, road and roof.
