Connectionsis back with yet another difficult puzzle. It can be pretty easy to get stuck on this one, since both the words and the categories can be pretty challenging. And you only get four mistakes, too.
If you are stuck on today’s puzzle and already knowhow to playConnections, this article will have everything you need to complete it. Inside you’ll find everything from general clues, category help, spoilers, and even the full answer to the puzzle.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #491 for June 30, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:Pony, Roll, Comb, Book, Root, Tree, Clap, Table, Bun, Salad, Dig, Rumble, Sift, Twist, Peal,andBrand.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
In today’sConnectionspuzzle game, you will be presented with some challenging words. Here are some hints to help you put them in all the right places.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints:
None of these categories are about things made of wood.
Pony and Twist go in the same category.
- Table and Tree go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in thismind-boggling game:To sort through, to look for something in a pile.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisRummage.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Comb, Dig, Root, Sift.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Sounds during a storm.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisSounds of Thunder.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Clap, Peal, Roll, Rumble.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisminimalist puzzle game:An updo.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisWays to Wear Your Hair Up.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Braid, Bun, Pony, Twist.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer:All four of these objects have pieces associated with them that share the same name.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings that Can Have Leaves.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisThings that Can Have Leaves.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Book, Salad, Table, Tree.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #491 for Jul 07, 2025
The answer to thisbrowser-based puzzle gamecan be found in the expandable section below. If you press the Read More button, it will reveal all the categories and which words go in what group.
Want to play? Check out theNew York Times Games Connectionswebsite available on almost any device with a browser.
