NYT Connections: Hints & Answers for May 16, 2025
Get the NYT Connections answer for May 16, 2025: See all four groups, connections, expert hints, and a step-by-step solution for the New York Times Connections puzzle.
Create four groups of four!
Solutions
How to Play Connections
Find Groups of Four
Look for four words that share a common theme or category. Each group has a different difficulty level.
Difficulty Levels
Yellow (easiest),Green,Blue,Purple (hardest)
Watch for Traps
Be careful of red herrings - words that seem related but belong to different groups. You only get 4 mistakes!
How to Play NYT Connections
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times. Each day, you must find groups of four words that share something in common. There are four groups total, and each has a different difficulty level.
Connections Groups for May 16, 2025
The NYT Connections puzzle for May 16, 2025 features four groups with different themes:
- KINDS OF PLANTS: HERB, SHRUB, TREE, VINE
- DISCONTINUE: DISSOLVE, END, SCRAP, SUNSET
- ASSOCIATED WITH BULLS: MICHAEL JORDAN, RODEO, TAURUS, WALL STREET
- ENDING WITH BUILDING MATERIALS: HOLLYWOOD, HOURGLASS, KUBRICK, NEUROPLASTIC
Connections Strategy Tips
- Start with the most obvious connections first
- Yellow is usually the easiest group, purple is the hardest
- Look for word patterns, categories, or shared themes
- Be careful of red herrings - words that seem related but aren't in the same group
- You can make up to 4 mistakes before the game ends
About This Solution
The May 16, 2025 Connections puzzle features 4 groups with various themes and difficulty levels. Get all NYT Connections answers, hints, and solutions for May 16, 2025 right here.
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