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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