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Connectionsis back with another sixteen jumbled up words to try and sort into categories. If you are stuck on this puzzle, you are not alone. This challenging game requires a whole lot more than just knowinghow to playConnections; you’ll need to know all the words definitions, all the categories, and you might need a little luck as well. If you are stuck on this puzzle and are looking for a hand, this article has you covered.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #289 for Jul 19, 2025
TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:BUD, LIGHT, HARP, SHOOT, CORONA, BASS, FLARE, REAR, FOSTER, BLOOM, NURSE, RECORDER, BASSOON, RAISE, SPROUT,andRADIATION.
What is the Definition of Corona?
Corona has a whole bunch of meanings, so here they all are in list form.
What is the Definition of Bassoon?
A bassoon is “a large woodwind instrument of low range, with a doubled tube and a curved metal crook to which a double reed is attached,” from Dictionary.com.
What is the Definition of Radiation?
Radiation is anything that emanates out from something, as in the particles emitted from radioactive material, or light radiates off of a lightbulb.
A recorder has several meanings. These are:
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #289 for July 26, 2025
If you are in search of a hint for thismobile-friendly puzzle gamethat won’t spoil the whole puzzle for you, check out the expandable sections below. You can find hints to the category, hints to the puzzle, and even some spoilers for individual pieces of the puzzle.
Here are some hints for thispuzzle game:
1. None of these categories are about types of beer.
None of these categories are about sources of fire or things to light on fire.
Corona and Light are in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:Things to make music with.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 09, 2025
The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisMusical Instruments.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bass, Bassoon, Harp, Recorder.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Flowers, leaves, stems.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 16, 2025
The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisPlant Growths.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Bloom, Shoot, Bud, Sprout.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:Something parents are in charge of for their children.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 06, 2025
The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisBring Up.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Foster, Nurser, Raise, Rear.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisinternet browser game:Whoa, look at what the sun is doing!
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 12, 2025
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsisSolar Emanations.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:Corona, Flare, Light, Radiation.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #289
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