NYT Connections is a fun game. It’s a good mixture of brain-teasing, head-scratching frustration with good-old-fashioned word fun! However, on some days, the head-scratching can be too much. That’s where we come in. So, if you’re stuck, here are some NYT Connections hints for today’s game #718. Plus, we have the answers as well, in case you need them.
Connections Hint Today for May 29, 2025
NYT Connections puzzles have four categories: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest). So let’s start off with some NYT Connections hints for what the categories themselves are:
- Yellow (Easiest): For those about to rock; We …
- Green: I wish I could find a hint that would “fit” right here.
- Blue: Remember when Tony Stark sat in a giant donut, eating donuts? Yeah, that’s the hint.
- Purple (Trickiest): I’m a huge history buff, and I also like buffing out the smudges from my car’s paintwork.
Today’s Connections Categories
If you need more help, here are the NYT Connections categories for May 29, 2025. These should give you some hints for today’s NYT Connections.
- Yellow: SALUTE
- Green: SUITABLE
- Blue: VERBS FOR FINISHING DONUTS
- Purple: WHAT “BUFF” MIGHT MEAN
NYT Connections Answers for May 28, 2025
Were you able to figure out all the words? If not, don’t worry, here are the answers for NYT Connections #717.
- SALUTE: APPLAUD, HAIL, HONOR, PRAISE
- SUITABLE: APT, FIT, PROPER, RIGHT
- VERBS FOR FINISHING DONUTS: FROST, GLAZE, POWDER, SPRINKLE
- WHAT “BUFF” MIGHT MEAN: ENTHUSIAST, MUSCULAR, NUDE, POLISH

Previous NYT Connections Answers
Want to check the Connections solutions for yesterday? Here are NYT Connections Hints and Answers for May 28, 2025
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Hopefully you were able to solve today’s Connections using our hints, and if not, checking out our answers can help you on the right track anyway. Let us know your thoughts about your experience with today’s Connections in the comments.
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