NEW YORK — If you’re stumped by today’s New York Times Connections game, you’re not alone. The June 1 (#721) edition delivers another cleverly designed word grouping challenge that may require a second (or third) glance. Fortunately, we’ve got the hints and answers you need — without ruining the fun too early.
Whether you’re on a perfect streak or just diving into this addictive NYT daily brain teaser, here’s a breakdown of today’s hints, answer categories, and what to watch for next time.
🟨 Yellow Group Hint: Cheers!
Category: Local watering hole
Words: Dive, Establishment, Haunt, Joint
These are all slang or casual terms used to describe a bar or pub — perfect for your Friday night hangout.
🟩 Green Group Hint: Olympic competition
Category: Modern Pentathlon Activities
Words: Fence, Ride, Shoot, Swim
These are competitive sports featured in a modern pentathlon event.
🟦 Blue Group Hint: It’s in the bag
Category: Ensure, as a victory
Words: Cinch, Guarantee, Ice, Lock
All four suggest something is secure, particularly in the context of sealing a win.
🟪 Purple Group Hint: ____ fund
Category: Types of Funds
Words: Hedge, Mutual, Slush, Trust
Common finance terms that complete the phrase “____ fund.”
🧠 What is NYT Connections?
Connections is the New York Times’ word grouping game, challenging players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on hidden relationships. Some categories are clear, while others require creative thinking — from pop culture references to synonyms, emotions, or even financial jargon.
Players track stats like win streaks, number of perfect games, and percentile performance using the Connections Bot, a newer feature from NYT Games.