NYT Connections puzzle No. 719 was published Friday, May 30, 2025. Start with the spoiler-light clues below; the category names and full word sets are farther down.
Hints for Connections No. 719
The board has four groups of four. These nudges point toward each connection without giving away the category labels:
- One group contains objects that can be used as rods or clubs.
- For another, take “on a roll” literally.
- Think of items often given away or sold as promotional merchandise.
- Complete each word with “shack.”
The four category answers
- Yellow: RODS
- Green: THEY’RE ON A ROLL!
- Blue: COMMON SWAG ITEMS
- Purple: WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”
All 16 answers
Here are the complete sets, grouped by their intended connection:
- Yellow — RODS: BAT, CLUB, STAFF, STICK
- Green — THEY’RE ON A ROLL!: FOIL, TAPE, RIBBON, TOILET PAPER
- Blue — COMMON SWAG ITEMS: HAT, TEE, TOTE, WATER BOTTLE
- Purple — WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”: CADDY, LOVE, RADIO, SHAKE
Why the tricky sets fit
“On a roll” is literal
Foil, tape, ribbon and toilet paper are commonly found in rolls. The category turns the familiar phrase into a physical description.
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Each purple word completes “shack”
The combinations are caddy shack, love shack, radio shack and shake shack. The puzzle asks for words that come before the shared word, rather than for four kinds of building.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What Connections is and where to play
The New York Times Help Center describes Connections as “a word game that challenges players to find themes between words.” Players sort 16 words into four groups of four, with difficulty colors ranging from yellow (easiest) to purple (trickiest). NYT Help Center: Connections.
The game is available in the Games app, at NYTimes.com/games/connections, NYTimes.com/theathletic and in the News app. The daily puzzle releases at midnight in the player’s timezone. The Help Center says the archive reaches back to June 12, 2023 and is available to All Access and Games subscribers; archived play can affect some statistics, but not current or maximum streaks. Check the Help Center for the latest access details.
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