Connections #718 Answers
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #718 for Thursday, May 29, 2025. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): salute
- Green: suitable
- Blue: verbs for finishing donuts
- Purple (hardest): what “buff” might mean
Answers
SALUTE
APPLAUD, HAIL, HONOR, PRAISE
SUITABLE
APT, FIT, PROPER, RIGHT
VERBS FOR FINISHING DONUTS
FROST, GLAZE, POWDER, SPRINKLE
WHAT “BUFF” MIGHT MEAN
ENTHUSIAST, MUSCULAR, NUDE, POLISH
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