The addictive NYT Connections puzzle is back for another day of brain teasers! If you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction without spoiling the entire game, this article is here to help.
This article will provide clues to spark your memory and help you identify the four thematic connections within the grid.
Also read: How to play NYT Connections? Tips and Tricks
Today’s words
The goal is to reveal four words linked by a hidden connection. The game presents sixteen words; you can shuffle them using the button to prevent wasting attempts. Today’s sixteen words are:
- INITIAL
- HERE
- WEE
- THEME
- ENDORSE
- MAIDEN
- PREMIER
- CHAMPION
- SIGN
- SUPPORT
- BANNER
- USE
- FIRST
- POSTER
- BACK
- BILLBOARD
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: May 24
Connections hint for today (May 25th, 2024)
If you prefer to solve the puzzle on your merit, these hints will nudge you in the right direction without revealing the specific answers.
- Yellow group: Imagine ways to communicate a message to a large audience.
- Green group: Consider beginnings, especially those that mark a special occasion.
- Blue group: Think about someone actively promoting or championing a cause or belief.
- Purple group: Add a simple pronoun and a single letter to create something new.
SPOILER ALERT!
Connections categories for today (May 25th, 2024)
If you’re finding it challenging even with the hints, here are the categories, but be cautious as they may provide more revealing clues and potentially give away the answers. If you prefer to fully enjoy the game, you might want to refrain from using them.
- Yellow category: ADVERTISING FORMAT
- Green category: INAUGURAL
- Blue category: ADVOCATE FOR
- Purple category: PRONOUN PLUS “E”
SPOILER ALERT!
NYT Connections answers for May 25
For those who want the full breakdown, you can find the revealed answers below:
- Yellow group: BANNER, BILLBOARD, POSTER, SIGN
- Green group: FIRST, INITAL, MAIDEN, PREMIER
- Blue group: BACK, CHAMPION, ENDORSE, SUPPORT
- Purple group: HERE, THEME, USE, WEE

With some brainstorming and these sneaky hints, you’re well on your way to conquering today’s NYT Connections puzzle. Remember, the satisfaction of cracking the code yourself is unbeatable. But if you get truly stuck, there’s no shame in peeking for answers.
Also read: NYT Connections Hint: May 23