Looking for help with today’s New York Times Connections puzzle? Here are some helpful hints—and if you’re stuck, the full answers—for Thursday, July 10, puzzle #760.
NYT Connections Hints and Answers for July 10, 2025 (#760)
Looking for the latest Connections answers? You're in the right place. Below, you’ll find today’s hints and solutions for the New York Times Connections puzzle, along with links to daily help for other games like Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword, and Connections: Sports Edition.
A Note About Today’s Puzzle
If today’s Connections puzzle looks familiar, that’s because it was originally slated for July 4. Many puzzle sites published this one early, before the NYT made a last-minute switch—possibly wanting something trickier for the holiday. The result? A little confusion and some wrong answer keys floating around. But not to worry—today’s puzzle is now live in its rightful spot, and it's a bit easier than the original July 4 brain-buster.
Also new: the Connections Bot! Similar to the Wordle Bot, it analyzes your performance, offers feedback, and helps track your puzzle stats—perfect for those who love a little data with their daily dose of wordplay.
Today's Group Hints (from easiest to hardest)
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Yellow group hint: Round and round
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Green group hint: Salute
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Blue group hint: Turn the air on
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Purple group hint: Threw away your shot
Yellow group hint: Round and round
Green group hint: Salute
Blue group hint: Turn the air on
Purple group hint: Threw away your shot
Today's Connections Answers
🟨 Yellow: Parts of a Wheel
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Hub, Rim, Spoke, Tire
Hub, Rim, Spoke, Tire
🟩 Green: Military Clothing Descriptors
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Camo, Drab, Fatigue, Khaki
Camo, Drab, Fatigue, Khaki
🟦 Blue: Used in Ventilation
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Duct, Exhaust, Hose, Pipe
Duct, Exhaust, Hose, Pipe
🟪 Purple: Fail to Take Advantage Of
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Blow, Lose, Miss, Waste
Blow, Lose, Miss, Waste
Quick Tips to Win at Connections
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Say it out loud. Hearing the words in context often reveals patterns you won’t spot on the screen.
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Avoid the obvious trap. Just because words seem related (like SPONGE, BOB, SQUARE, PANTS) doesn’t mean they belong together.
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Deconstruct compound words. Sometimes the trick lies in prefixes or hidden themes (e.g., rock bands, common phrases).
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Use the Shuffle button. It helps reset your brain and can spark new insights by changing the word order.
Say it out loud. Hearing the words in context often reveals patterns you won’t spot on the screen.
Avoid the obvious trap. Just because words seem related (like SPONGE, BOB, SQUARE, PANTS) doesn’t mean they belong together.
Deconstruct compound words. Sometimes the trick lies in prefixes or hidden themes (e.g., rock bands, common phrases).
Use the Shuffle button. It helps reset your brain and can spark new insights by changing the word order.
🧠 Want more help? Check out: Hints, Tips, and Strategies to Master NYT Connections
📈 And for word lovers: Wordle Letter Frequency Cheat Sheet
Happy solving!