These are the hints and answers for the Wednesday, April 30, 2025, NYT Connections puzzle, #689. Start with the gradual clues below; the complete groups follow in the next section.
Hints for Connections #689
Try each clue before revealing the groups:
- Things that make up something you put on your feet.
- Arrangements or space made available for people.
- How a person is viewed by others.
- Each word ends with a synonym for “yuck.”
Answers for April 30, 2025
Spoilers below. Parade’s date-specific guide and the Connections Hints archive report the same four categories and word groups. The original NYT puzzle was not independently verified here, so these answers are corroborated by those secondary sources.
Quick Recap
Rank #2
#1 Best Overall
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Parts of a shoe | HEEL, SOLE, TONGUE, UPPER |
| Accommodation | CAPACITY, CHAIRS, ROOM, SEATING |
| Reputation | FACE, IMAGE, REGARD, STANDING |
| Ending with synonyms for “yuck” | DYNASTY, ENGROSS, GIMMICK, MILDEW |
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