Connectionsis a short daily game that can be quite challenging. Today’s puzzle is especially difficult, as it is filled with all sorts of words that seem to fit together in all sorts of different ways. There are loads of potential groups, but only one that works with all today’s words. So if you already know therules of how to playConnectionsand you’re just looking for some clues, definitions of words, category help, or even the full answer to today’s puzzle, you’re able to find all that information below.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #244 for June 22, 2025

TheConnectionspuzzle for today contains the words:PACK, RAT, DRAGON, MOUNTAIN, CAT, BUTTER, HORSE, JAM, CANARY, COW, STUFF, TRIANGLE, SQUEEZE, SNITCH, FIRE,andFINK.

What is the Definition of Fink?

A fink is a noun that means someone whom most people dislike. It can also mean:

What is the Definition of Canary?

Canary is a little yellow finch that is usually found in the Canary Islands. It is also a sweet wine made on those same islands, but it can also be used to describe an informant, as in a canary in a coal mine.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #244 for June 27, 2025

If you are a little stuck, but you already know everything there is to know about the words, you should check the expandable sections below. In each one are some helpful items to get you closer to the answer.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 244

Here are some hints for thisfree browser game:

  1. None of the categories are about animals in the zodiac.

  2. In fact, none of the categories are about animals at all.

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  1. However, Canary and Rat do go in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:A decoy or informant.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 16, 2025

The answer to the yellow/straightforwardConnectionsisStool Pigeon.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CANARY, FINK, RAT, SNITCH.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:Crowd, Squish, Jam Pack.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 05, 2025

The answer to the green/medium difficultyConnectionsisCram into a Tight Space.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:JAM, PACK, SQUEEZE, STUFF.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in thisinnovative word puzzle game:Other things that would fit into this category: Corpse, Happy Baby, Hero, Cobra.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for July 30, 2025

The answer to the blue/difficultConnectionsisYoga Poses.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:CAT, COW, MOUNTAIN, TRIANGLE.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in thisgame for puzzle lovers:All these can be followed up with the same verb to make them into common nouns.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for June 02, 2025

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty inConnectionsis_____ Fly.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:BUTTER, DRAGON, FIRE, HORSE.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #244

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