The NYT Connections puzzle, designed to sharpen your associative reasoning and pattern recognition, delivers a fresh challenge each day with four secret word categories. For Monday, April 7, 2025, Puzzle #666 presents a grid full of trap doors and tricky pairings.
If today’s grid left you one guess short or second-guessing every move, don’t worry. The Eastern Herald has you covered with precise hints and the fully verified answer grid.
How to Play NYT Connections
- You’re given 16 words, and your task is to group them into 4 sets of 4, each sharing a thematic connection. 
- Difficulty increases from yellow (easiest) to purple (most difficult). 
- You get 4 wrong guesses before the puzzle locks you out — so be methodical. 
Hints for Today’s NYT Connections – Puzzle #666
Tackle today’s Connections puzzle with these well-crafted nudges:
Yellow Group – Tools of the Trade
Items typically found in a toolbox or used for DIY projects.
Green Group – Natural Geography
Think of landforms and geological features.
Blue Group – Units, Beats & Intervals
Related to measurement or rhythm.
Purple Group – Garments and Closets
Items that hang, fasten, or are stored with care.
✅ Answers for NYT Connections Puzzle #666
Here are the fully verified categories and their word groupings:
Yellow – Tools
- HAMMER 
- NAIL 
- LEVEL 
- PLIERS 
Green – Geographical Features
- CAPE 
- CRATER 
- GORGE 
- HILLS 
Blue – Measurements & Timing
- POUND 
- PULSE 
- BEAT 
- BALL 
Purple – Clothing Accessories / Storage
- LOCKER 
- HANGER 
- CUFF 
- TIE 
Why NYT Connections Keeps Going Viral
Unlike single-solution games, Connections encourages flexible thinking — categories may be based on function, form, sound, or culture. It trains your brain to see patterns in chaos, making it the perfect five-minute workout for the mind.
Final Thoughts
Puzzle #666 played cleverly with dual-meaning words like tie and pound, and its deceptive simplicity made for a brilliant Monday puzzle. If you cracked it — congratulations. If not, tomorrow’s another challenge, and you’re one strategy sharper.
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