Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers [May 2, 2025] (Game #691)

You’re not the only one who has become addicted to the NYT Connections game recently. I know how rewarding (and occasionally annoying) it can be to find the ideal word connection because I begin my morning routine with coffee and this word puzzle.

I’m here to make the journey easier, whether you’re flying through it or having trouble with that last group.

This guide offers complete solutions for when you’re stuck as well as suggestions to get you thinking in the right direction without giving away the plot. Together, let’s tackle today’s [May 2, 2025] puzzle and find the categories.

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NYT Connections Hints and Answers for May 2, 2025: Puzzle #691 Solved

What Is NYT Connections?

Before we get into the hints and answers, if someone is reading this, starting today, and has no idea about the game, here it is in a nutshell.

The New York Times’ most recent daily brainteaser, NYT Connections, comes after Wordle’s success. The objective is straightforward: you have to arrange the 16 words in a 4×4 grid into four sets of four that have a common thread.

However, as you may have observed, the difficulty is in the clever meaning twists and the misleading word similarities.

By level of difficulty, each category is color-coded:

• Yellow (Simple)
• Green (Medium)
• Blue (Hard)
• Purple, you guessed it right (unexpected/tricky). Indeed, you can only make four mistakes before the puzzle locks you out for the day, so be careful.

Connections Hints for May 2, 2025

Let’s start with some lighthearted hints to get your mind going before diving into the answers. Without going too far, try thinking about these prompts. Are you ready?

• Yellow Group Hint: Seen at a museum
• Green Group Hint: A pole or column
• Blue Group Hint: Summer foods
• Purple Group Hint: They share the second half of the word

Themes for Today’s Puzzle by Category

Here’s a sneak peek at the connections you can anticipate today. These are [DATE]’s official category themes.

• Yellow: Kinds of carvings
• Green: Pillar
• Blue: BBQ offerings
• Purple: ___Neck

Did that help narrow things down? If not, don’t worry—we’ve all been there.

May 2, 2025 NYT Connections Answers (Game #691)

Still baffled? The last connections and groupings for today are as follows:

• Kinds of carvings: BUST, RELIEF, STATUE, TORSO
• Pillar: BRACE, POST, PROP, SUPPORT
• BBQ offerings: DOG, LINK, RIB, WING
• ___Neck: BOTTLE, BREAK, GOOSE, TURTLE

My Perspective on the Puzzle of the Day

At first, the Connections puzzle for today seemed unexpected, particularly with that Purple group. Rearranging potential groups took up more of my time than I would like to acknowledge.

However, I found that starting with the obvious words and working backwards helped. Something most likely belongs in the yellow or green category if it seems overly obvious.

To be honest, solving these puzzles makes me think of school puzzles that I solved with friends. Cracking that final is a true joy in cracking that final category.

Pro Tip (Not Me) for NYT Connections

Here are some easy strategies that I find help you improve your daily performance at solving these puzzles:

• Shuffle words: Don’t base your guesses on the grid layout. Press shuffle and take a new look at the words.
• Consider homonyms and synonyms: Relationships can be formed by similarity in sound, meaning, or even categories.
• Keep an eye out for themes: Pop culture, science, holidays, and slang frequently appear as themes.

Conclusion

Remember that it’s only a fun brain workout, regardless of whether you figured it out on your first try or needed to refer to this article. Every day, NYT Connections gives us all an excuse to practice our vocabulary and ability to recognize patterns.

Save this page to your bookmarks and return tomorrow for a fresh set of hints and answers. We’ll keep it updated daily so you never miss a beat.