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Oh man, today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a true brain-buster. The blue and purple categories are tough, but I found the green group to be tough as well. Need help? Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Teach.
Green group hint: Way by which you do something.
Blue group hint: It’s Greek to me.
Purple group hint: Mixed-up musical words.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Instruct.
Green group: Means.
Blue group: Starting with Greek numerical prefixes.
Purple group: Anagrams of musical instruments.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for July 30, 2025, #780.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is instruct. The four answers are coach, direct, guide and train.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is means. The four answers are instrument, medium, organ and vehicle.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is starting with Greek numerical prefixes. The four answers are dioxide, monorail, quadrant and triangle.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is anagrams of musical instruments. The four answers are abut (tuba), bulge (bugle), groan (organ) and voila (viola).
