New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #604 February 4, 2025

Connections is a fun and engaging word game where you group sixteen words into four groups. It’s a mix of logic and creativity, and while some connections jump out right away, others can be a bit trickier. The challenge lies in spotting the subtle links that tie the words together.

If you already know how to play Connections, but you need a little help to keep things moving, this hints and answers guide has got you covered. It’s here to offer gentle nudges and spoilers, making sure you can enjoy the puzzle without the frustration.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #604 for February 4, 2025

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: File, Save, Butter, Chicken, Spread, Sand, Under, Store, Lady, Favorite, Sticky, Preserve, keep, Buff, Parlay, and Grind.

What is the Definition of Parlay?

Parlay is a word that is normally associated with gambling. It can mean “to bet or gamble the money you just won from a previous bet.” It can used as a noun to describe that kind of bet or a verb. There is also a slang term that means “to use something that you have to achieve a goal.”

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you are looking for a helpful hint or spoiler for this innovative puzzle game, you can find a whole bunch of them below. Open each of these sections with the “Read More” link underneath each of the different headers below.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

1. None of the categories are about menu items for files, like save, paste, file, etc.

2. None of these categories have anything to do with food or recipes, but Butter and Chicken are in the same group.

3. Parlay and Spread go in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer of this free browser game: To protect, to safeguard.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Conserve.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Conserve.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Keep, Preserve, Save, Store.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: To use an emery board or sandpaper.

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Smooth Using Friction.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Smooth Using Friction.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Buff, File, Grind, Sand.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Sports Gambling Terms.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Sports Gambling Terms.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Favorite, Parlay, Spread, Under.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: All four of these words can be followed up by the same seven-letter word to make four common things.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Words Before “Fingers.”

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Words Before “Fingers.”

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Butter, Chicken, Lady, Sticky.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #604 for February 4, 2025

The full answer to today’s Connection is in the section below. Inside are all the categories from the mobile puzzle game along with the words that go inside of each of those groups.

• Yellow – Conserve: Keep, Preserve, Save, Store
• Green – Smooth Using Friction: Buff, File, Grind, Sand
• Blue – Sports Gambling Terms: Favorite, Parlay, Spread, Under
• Purple – Words Before “Fingers”: Butter, Chicken, Lady, Sticky

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.

Systems

Released

June 12, 2023

ESRB

e

Developer(s)

The New York Times Company

Publisher(s)

The New York Times Company

Platform(s)

Web Browser, Mobile