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Today’s Connections puzzle might not be simple, but that purple category is a fun one. If you’re a dog lover who also appreciates witty language tricks, this is your puzzle. 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: Little bit of something.
Green group hint: We go together.
Blue group hint: Like The Muppets.
Purple group hint: Woof!
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Glimmer
Green group: Correspond well with
Blue group: Famous puppets
Purple group: Dog breeds minus “ER” sound.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Feb. 16, 2025, #616.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is glimmer. The four answers are hint, suggestion, touch and trace.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is correspond well with. The four answers are complement, fit, match and suit.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is famous puppets. The four answers are Lamb Chop, Oscar, Punch and Triumph.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is dog breeds minus “ER” sound. The four answers are box, point, retrieve and set.
