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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a tricky one. Frequent travelers might solve the blue group fairly easily. 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: To show something.
Green group hint: When you get one, take it.
Blue group hint: Think Marriott or Radisson.
Purple group hint: Timepiece.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Indication
Green group: Opportunity
Blue group: Hotel amenities
Purple group: Words before “watch”
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Aug. 18, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is indication. The four answers are cue, nod, prompt and signal.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is opportunity. The four answers are break, chance, opening and shot.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is hotel amenities. The four answers are breakfast, parking, pool and wi-fi.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is words before “watch.” The four answers are digital, pocket, stop and wrist.
