New York: If you’ve ever found yourself yelling “I know these are connected!” at your phone screen before your morning coffee, you’re not alone. The NYT Connections game—New York Times’ clever little colour-coded grid—is a daily ritual for millions now. And today’s grid (June 13, 2025) packed just the right mix of memory-lane songs, everyday objects, and a curveball that caught even seasoned solvers off guard.
But don’t worry, we’re not here to ruin it—we’re here to guide you gently through it.
Whether you’re stuck between Closing Time and Iris, wondering what One Week has to do with anything, or trying to decode the fiery twist in the last group, these hints will help without giving it all away.
Ready to decode today’s Connections? Let’s break it down.
Today’s Connections Hints – June 13, 2025
Here’s your breakdown for today’s NYT Connections, starting from the easiest and climbing to the trickiest. Each group is made up of four related words:
🟨 Yellow – “Another Way to See It”
Think perspectives, opinions, or outlooks. These are all phrases or words you might hear in a debate or brainstorming session.
Hint: Think “from my…” or “through this…”.
Words involved:
- Lens
- Bent
- Point of View
- Angle
🟩 Green – “Time for a Scoop”
Ah yes, the delicious group. These words are all things you’d find at an ice cream counter or in your freezer drawer. Bonus: One of them is how most people mess up the portion size (you know who you are).
Hint: What comes with sprinkles and napkins?
Words involved:
- Cone
- Scoop
- Cup
- Little Spoon
🔵 Blue – “Late 90s Bangers You Forgot You Loved”
This category made everyone from Reddit to TikTok go, “Wait, these were all from the same year?” If you grew up during the alt-rock radio era, these songs were unavoidable.
Hint: Think Billboard hits from 1998.
Words involved:
- Iris
- Closing Time
- One Week
- Too Close
🟣 Purple – “Add Fire, Then Say It Aloud”
Now here’s the spicy category. The trick? Imagine the word “Fiery” before each. If it makes a real phrase (or snack), you’re on the right track.
Hint: You’ve probably eaten or seen a couple of these at gas stations.
Words involved:
- Dog
- Potato
- Water Bottle
- Rod
Bonus Tips for Playing Connections Today
- Start with the Yellow or Green group – They’re usually the most literal and help you eliminate options fast.
- If a word sounds like a song, Google it. NYT loves slipping in pop culture as trivia.
- The Purple category often uses word pairings or prefixes (like “fiery”) to misdirect. Say it out loud. Seriously, it works.
