Need help with the Wednesday, July 30, 2025 NYT Connections puzzle, game #780? Start with the spoiler-free clues below, then reveal the category names or full answers only when you’re ready.
Progressive hints for Connections #780
The puzzle’s 16 words form four groups of four. These clues move from broad hints to the group themes; stop before the next section if you want to solve more on your own.
- Yellow: Show them the way.
- Green: You’ve got a platform.
- Blue: Begin with an ancient language.
- Purple: Jumbled orchestra.
Category names
Ready for a stronger nudge? The four group themes are:
- Yellow: INSTRUCT
- Green: MEANS
- Blue: Words starting with Greek numerical prefixes
- Purple: Anagrams of musical instruments
Full answers for July 30, 2025
Spoilers below: These are the complete groups for game #780.
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- Yellow — INSTRUCT: COACH, DIRECT, GUIDE, TRAIN
- Green — MEANS: INSTRUMENT, MEDIUM, ORGAN, VEHICLE
- Blue — STARTING WITH GREEK NUMERICAL PREFIXES: DIOXIDE, MONORAIL, TETRACYCLINE, TRIANGLE
- Purple — ANAGRAMS OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS: ABUT, BULGE, GROAN, VOILA
The purple words rearrange to TUBA, BUGLE, ORGAN, and VIOLA, respectively. TechRadar and Forbes list the same full solution: TechRadar’s July 30 answer guide and Forbes’ July 30 hints and answers.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.A note about the blue group
Parade lists QUADRANT instead of TETRACYCLINE for the blue group. That conflicts with both TechRadar and Forbes, which give TETRACYCLINE; the latter also fits the stated pattern alongside MONORAIL and TRIANGLE. The answer key above follows the two matching lists. Parade’s answer page shows the conflicting entry.
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