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Today’s Connections puzzle is a fun one. That yellow category was easier than usual, I thought. 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: It’s all about the Benjamins.
Green group hint: Second chance.
Blue group hint: Check your traffic.
Purple group hint: Kiss-kiss!
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Places to find paper money.
Green group: Rebound.
Blue group: Things tracked by web analytics.
Purple group: Things you can do with your lips.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for May 12, 2025, #701.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is places to find paper money. The four answers are ATM, cash register, tip jar and wallet.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is rebound. The four answers are bank, bounce, carom and ricochet.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is things tracked by web analytics. The four answers are click, hit, page view and visit.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is things you can do with your lips. The four answers are curl, pucker, purse and smack.
