Searching for the Connections solution for Thursday, April 24, 2025? Continue reading! This post offers a variety of hints, tactics, and a comprehensive breakdown of all four categories. Additionally, I’ll define some of the more complex terms to clarify how they interrelate. Warning: Spoilers for April 24, NYT Connections #683 are included below! Read further for clues and the answer.

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Below are subtle hints regarding today’s Connections solutions. For the full themes and answers, scroll down the page gradually; take only the hints you require!

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Hints Regarding Today’s Connections Themes

Here are some hints without spoilers for today’s groupings:

• Yellow Category: They share a common color (or lack thereof).

• Green Category: Varieties of salad bases.

• Blue Category: Adversaries for Bruce Wayne.

• Purple Category: Entities sharing a similar anatomical trait (often metaphorically).

WARNING: Spoilers Ahead!

Answers are about to be disclosed. Scroll carefully if you prefer to keep the excitement intact. (Full solutions are presented further down.)

Noteworthy Challenges

PENGUIN and POLAR BEAR are not related.

ICEBERG is found in the produce section of a grocery store.

The iconic character JOKER has been portrayed by numerous actors, yet Heath Ledger’s interpretation stands out.

Today’s purple grouping appeared particularly challenging, though the remaining three were more straightforward (provided one is familiar with Batman).

Categories for Today’s Connections

• Yellow: THINGS THAT ARE WHITE

• Green: KINDS OF LETTUCE

• Blue: “BATMAN” VILLAINS

• Purple: THEY HAVE LITERAL/IDIOMATIC EARS

DOUBLE WARNING: Solutions Revealed Below

Prepared to uncover the answers to today’s Connections puzzle? A full reveal follows.

Yellow Words in Today’s Connections

The yellow category is deemed quite straightforward. The theme is THINGS THAT ARE WHITE, comprising the words: BABY POWDER, MILK, POLAR BEAR, and SNOW.

Green Words in Today’s Connections

Considered the secondary easiest, the green group revolves around KINDS OF LETTUCE, including: BUTTER, ICEBERG, LEAF, and ROMAINE.

Blue Words in Today’s Connections

Identified as the second hardest, the blue section spotlights “BATMAN” VILLAINS, which consists of: BANE, JOKER, PENGUIN, and SCARECROW.

Purple Words in Today’s Connections

The hardest category is represented in purple. The theme appears as THEY HAVE LITERAL/IDIOMATIC EARS, featuring: CORNFIELD, MUSICIANS, PITCHERS, and WALLS.

Solving Today’s Connections

Initially, ICEBERG and ROMAINE seemed compatible as types of lettuce. BUTTER also fits into this category. Could LEAF be the fourth? I’ll pause here until confirming that LEAF isn’t linked elsewhere.

ICEBERG could also connect with PENGUIN, SNOW, and POLAR BEAR, representing polar elements.

A fascinating overlap emerges: PENGUIN can also relate to SCARECROW, BANE, and JOKER, all being Batman foes. Today presents intriguing intersections!

The first and third categories seem promising, considering the overlap in the middle. Let’s first attempt PENGUIN, SCARECROW, BANE, and JOKER. 🟦 Success!

Next, identifying ICEBERG, ROMAINE, BUTTER, and LEAF. 🟩

Perhaps MILK, POLAR BEAR, WHITE, and BABY POWDER relate to notions of whiteness. 🟨

This leaves WALLS, CORNFIELD, MUSICIANS, and PITCHERS. Could it revolve around themes of mazes, throwing, or growing? Perhaps they represent subjects found in noteworthy artworks. I’m uncertain. 🟪 The understanding of “having ears” could fit here.

This implies CORNFIELDS produce “ears” of corn; MUSICIANS possess a keen auditory sense; PITCHERS refer to the saying, “little PITCHERS have big ears”, while WALLS hint at “WALLS have ears,” warning individuals to be cautious about eavesdropping.

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Rules for Playing Connections

A comprehensive guide for Connections is available, but here’s a brief overview of the gameplay:

Start by accessing the Connections game either on the New York Times website or via their Games app (formerly known as the Crossword app). You will encounter a board containing 16 tiles, each displaying a word or phrase. Your objective is to select a group of four tiles sharing a commonality. Often, they represent the same category (for instance, RAIN, SLEET, HAIL, and SNOW are types of precipitation), although playful word associations can also appear (for example, BUCKET, GUEST, TOP TEN, and WISH relate as various lists: bucket list, guest list, and more).

After selecting four items, click the Submit button. Upon a correct guess, the category and color will be displayed (Yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue, and then purple). Incorrect guesses will allow for another attempt.

The game concludes successfully when you correctly identify all four groups. However, making four errors before completion results in game termination and the answers will be revealed.

Strategies for Winning Connections

To succeed in Connections, understanding that the groupings may pose challenges is crucial. Anticipate overlapping themes. For example, a past puzzle featured six breakfast items: BACON, EGG, PANCAKE, OMELET, WAFFLE, and CEREAL. Interestingly, BACON belonged to a grouping of painters alongside CLOSE, MUNCH, and WHISTLER, while EGG was categorized with things that appear in dozens (such as JUROR, ROSE, and MONTH). Thus, be sure to validate that your group comprises solely those identified items before hitting “submit.”

If you become stuck, another tactic is to focus on terms that seem unrelated to others. For instance, if WHISTLER brings to mind the painting known as “Whistler’s Mother,” you may be onto something. In a past instance, when solving that puzzle, verifying Close as a painter illuminated the path.

When facing obstacles, consider utilizing helpful hints—hence these daily suggestions. Make a point to check back tomorrow for new adventures and challenges!