New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #616 February 16, 2025

Connections is back with yet another seemingly impossible puzzle. You are presented with sixteen different words every day, and you need to put them into four different categories that are a complete mystery to start with.

Since the only clue you get are the words themselves according to the rules of Connections, you know this puzzle is only as difficult as the words the NYT gives you. And today’s words are not going to make it easy on you. So if you need some help, this article is here for you.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #616 for February 16, 2025

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Punch, Suggestion, Touch, Point, Match, Box, Triumph, Set, Hint, Complement, Oscar, Suit, Lamb Chop, Trace, Fit, and Retrieve.

What Is the Definition of Lamb Chop?

Lamb chop is a cut of lamb meat, similar to a pork chop. Lamp Chop is also a well-known puppet from the TV show called Lamb Chop’s Play-a-Long.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Every section below is designed to help you get closer to the answer to today’s puzzle without giving the whole thing away. Open up the expandable sections below with the “Read More” links to see what’s hidden inside each one for this free browser-based game.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

1. None of these groups are about boxing or other sports.

2. One of these groups is about a domesticated animal.

3. Punch and Triumph go in the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Glimmer.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Glimmer.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Hint, Suggestion, Touch, Trace.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: “This just goes together!”

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Correspond Well With.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Correspond Well With.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Complement, Fit, Match, Suit.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Other things you could put in this group: Piggy, Beaker, Pinocchio.

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Famous Puppets.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Famous Puppets.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Lamb Chop, Oscar, Punch, Triumph.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Dog Breeds Minus “Er” Sound.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Dog Breeds Minus “Er” Sound.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Box, Point, Retrieve, Set.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #616 for February 16, 2025

The full solution to the New York Times Connections puzzle can be found in the section below. Expand it to reveal the categories and the words that are grouped together in this puzzle game.

• Yellow – Glimmer: Hint, Suggestion, Touch, Trace
• Green – Correspond Well With: Complement, Fit, Match, Suit
• Blue – Famous Puppets: Lamb Chop, Oscar, Punch, Triumph
• Purple – Dog Breeds Minus “Er” Sound: Box, Point, Retrieve, Set

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