NYT Crossword Answer and Clues for May 7, 2025: Unraveling the Connections for a Wednesday Challenge
Heyy there, folks! Got the lowdown on that Connections puzzle for May 7, 2025? I'm here to lend a hand, drip some hints, and serve up the solutions like a juicy steak at a fancy-schmancy steakhouse. So buckle up, grab a cold one, and let's get to slaughterin' these puzzle bovines together.
Before we dive in, just remember, spoilers lie ahead, so if y'all don't wanna know 'em, skedaddle now!
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A word of warning
A couple things might catch y'all off guard: KNIT and PURL might bring crafty stitchin' to mind, but they ain't dancin' together. QUARTS and CUPS? More watery, liquidy than gemmy, sorrily. PENTACLES might pop up in the phrase, "you got dealt the Five of PENTACLES."
So, what's the color-coded deal?
Here's a breakdown of the colorful categories for today's Connections puzzle:
- Yellow category: The recovery of a busted bone - how it mends over time
- Green category: Words that accentuate differences, pickiness, or exclusions
- Blue category: Suits in a tarot deck, liken' em to playing cards if it helps ya
- Purple category: Gemstones with sibilant or homophonic twins
Spoilers, ahoy!
Time to loosen the belt a notch and reveal some answers. Take it slow if you don't wanna spoil the whole darn thing right now.
Finding the tricky bits
KNIT and PURL, like knitting stitches, don't pair up in this puzzle. QUARTS and CUPS stick more to quantities of liquid than gems. Mind the PENTACLES side-eye when it shows up with the phrase, "you drew the Five of PENTACLES."
The categories have names
Ready to level up your Connections knowledge? Here:
- Yellow: GET BETTER, AS A BROKEN BONE - the healing process of a fractured limb
- Answers: HEAL, KNIT, MEND, RECOVER
- Green: NOT INCLUDING - words that indicate one or more exceptions are being made
- Answers: BESIDES, BUT, EXCEPT, SAVE
- Blue: TAROT MINOR ARCANA SUITS - the suit-based groupings in tarot decks
- Answers: CUPS, PENTACLES, SWORDS, WANDS
- Purple: HOMOPHONES OF GEMSTONES - gemstones with words that sound similar
- Answers: CHORAL, OPEL, PURL, QUARTS
How to conquer the puzzle
Fancy a guide on playin' Connections? Look no further:
Find the Connections puzzle either on the New York Times website or the Games app (formerly known as the Crossword app). The game board holds 16 tiles with one word or phrase, and your mission is to find four tiles that have something in common. Some groups may include various types of a single object or concept (e.g., BUCKET, GUEST, TOP TEN, and WISH are all types of lists - bucket list, guest list, etc.) or involve wordplay (e.g., WHISTLER refers to a famous painting, "Whistler's Mother").
Select your four items and hit the Submit button. If your guess is golden, the category and color will be on full display. In case y'all guessed incorrectly, you'll get a second chance.
You win when every single group is correctly identified. But, if y'all whiff four times, prepare for an answer fetch - the game is over.
Strategies to nab that 'W'
Listen up, prize-hunters:
- Know that groups might twist your mind like a corkscrew. Cross-overs are common, so don't rush the guess!
- Perplexed? Focus on words that seem detached or seem to have no connection to the others.
- Said you felt stuck? Consult a trusty hint or two. After all, that's why I'm here, to help you cross that finish line.
Come back tomorrow for yet another Connections puzzle! Happy puzzle solving, and never give up the chase.
Today's Entertainment section on the New York Times website or Games app features the Connections puzzle. In this puzzle, you might find answers related to books, social-media, and entertainment. For instance, in the Yellow category, 'GET BETTER, AS A BROKEN BONE', you might find the word 'HEAL' which is a common term in healthcare, a field related to books on medicine and health. Similarly, in the Entertainment category, the answer 'QUARTS' could remind you of the Quentin Tarantino movie 'Reservoir Dogs', a popular title in movie entertainment and discussions online via social media. So, don't forget to keep an eye out for these connections as you solve the puzzle today.
