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Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for July 27, #777.
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Technology 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: A breeze!
Green group hint: Happenings in nature.
Blue group hint: Teachers work here.
Purple group hint: April Fool’s Day brings these.
Technology Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: “Nothing to it!”
Green group: Outdoor events.
Blue group: Words before “school.”
Purple group: Associated with tricks.
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Technology What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for July 27, 2025, #777.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is “Nothing to it!” The four answers are child’s play, easy, no sweat and piece of cake.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is outdoor events. The four answers are block party, festival, picnic and tailgate.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is words before “school.” The four answers are elementary, grade, grammar and primary.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is associated with tricks. The four answers are con game, Halloween, Hearts and magic show.