New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #620 February 20, 2025

Connections is a daily puzzle that offers an intriguing challenge, presenting sixteen words that must be sorted into four mystery groupings. While the rules are simple, the puzzle can be extremely difficult, especially when the words have multiple meanings or seem to lead in different directions. For those who enjoy a mental workout, this daily game is both satisfying and demanding.

If you find yourself stuck or in need of guidance, and you already know the rules of Connections, this article is here to assist you. It includes general hints to point you in the right direction, as well as spoilers for those who prefer a more direct path to the solution. Whether you need a subtle nudge or a full reveal, the help you need is available here.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #620 for February 20, 2025

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Rooster, Umbrella, Sleep, Star, SOS, Sunrise, Stay, Flare, Circle, Bunk, Signal, Dew, Alarm, Triangle, Worm, and Crash.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Each of the expandable sections below holds some help for this relaxing puzzle game. To get inside them, just press the “Read More” button below the header of the item you want to see exposed.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

1. None of the groups are about things that wake you in the morning.

2. Dew and Worm go in the same group.

3. Umbrella and Circle belong in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: A warning, a whistle.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Alert.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward New York Times Connections is Alert.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Alarm, Flare, Signal, SOS.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Slumber party!

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Spend the Night (At).

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Spend the Night (At).

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bunk, Crash, Sleep, Stay.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Early bird gets the ___!

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Associated with Early Morning.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Associated with Early Morning.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Dew, Rooster, Sunrise, Worm.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Cookie Cutter Shapes in Squid Game.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Cookie Cutter Shapes in Squid Game.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Circle, Star, Triangle, Umbrella.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #620 for February 20, 2025

Completely stuck on this difficult puzzle game? The full answer is waiting for you in the expandable section below, where you’ll find all the categories and the words that belong in each.

• Yellow – Alert: Alarm, Flare, Signal, SOS
• Green – Spend the Night (At): Bunk, Crash, Sleep, Stay
• Blue – Associated with Early Morning: Dew, Rooster, Sunrise, Worm
• Purple – Cookie Cutter Shapes in Squid Game: Circle, Star, Triangle, Umbrella

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