Yellow group — SPANISH WORDS
Why is “GUSTO” in the Yellow group?
a Spanish word for enthusiasm or enjoyment
Connections Hints for April 10, 2025 #668
Pro tip: Tap each section to reveal answers one at a time. If you just need a gentle hint, get the connection hint for April 10, 2025 #668
Want to see NYT Connections hints? Below you'll find complete solutions and explanations. Want to try solving it yourself first? Visit the NYT Connections game 2025-04-10. Looking for today's NYT Connections hint? Head to our home page or play today's connection game here.
Navigation tip: Use the arrows below to browse through past puzzles. Each puzzle is organized from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple) categories.
Yellow Category — April 10, 2025
Green Category — April 10, 2025
Blue Category — April 10, 2025
Purple Category — April 10, 2025
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Yellow group — SPANISH WORDS
Why is “MAYO” in the Yellow group?
a Spanish word for the month of May
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (April 10, 2025)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- MINE
- Definition: a source of supply
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place where minerals are extracted
- RESERVE
- Definition: a supply of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a military force or a reservation
- WELL
- Definition: a source of supply
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a state of being healthy
- GUSTO
- Definition: a Spanish word for enthusiasm
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a strong and enthusiastic enjoyment
Connections #668 explained
Why these words connect (April 10, 2025)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: SHADES OF YELLOW
These are all words that describe different shades of the color yellow, from the bright and cheerful CANARY to the rich and vibrant GOLD
Green group: SUPPLY
These are all words that describe different ways of storing and providing resources, from a MINE that extracts minerals to a RESERVE that sets aside supplies for the future
Blue group: ANTI-SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
These are all words that describe the opposite of the Christmas spirit, from the grumpy and unpleasant BAH to the naughty and mischievous GRINCH
Purple group: SPANISH WORDS
These are all words that come from the Spanish language, from the feminine pronoun ELLA to the word for enthusiasm, GUSTO
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“GOLD”
Seems like it belongs to: SUPPLY
Actually belongs to: SHADES OF YELLOW
GOLD seems like a valuable resource, but it's actually a shade of yellow
“MINE”
Seems like it belongs to: SHADES OF YELLOW
Actually belongs to: SUPPLY
MINE seems like a place where yellow minerals are extracted, but it's actually a source of supply
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “GOLD” didn't go with SUPPLY
Seems like: SUPPLY → Actually: SHADES OF YELLOW
GOLD seems like a valuable resource, but it's actually a shade of yellow
Why “MINE” didn't go with SHADES OF YELLOW
Seems like: SHADES OF YELLOW → Actually: SUPPLY
MINE seems like a place where yellow minerals are extracted, but it's actually a source of supply