Daily NYT Links Clues (and Solution) for Saturday, 10th May 2025

Daily NYT Links Clues (and Solution) for Saturday, 10th May 2025

Looking for some help with today's Connections puzzle on May 10, 2025? Fear not, I've got your back! Here are some tips, clues, and strategies to guide you through the puzzle, plus the final solutions for all four categories. Spoiler alert: there's a good chance you'll find some juicy info about the puzzle below!

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And now, without further ado, here are some cryptic hints for the themes in today's Connections:

• Yellow category - Endings of letters or emails
• Green category - Lacking or absent something
• Blue category - Awakening or energizing
• Purple category - Strips across something or a dancing style

Remember, scroll carefully to avoid accidentally spoiling the entire puzzle!

Beware: Spoilers ahead for today's Connections puzzle!

Below, I'll be spilling some answers and teasers for the New York Times Connections game. Proceed cautiously if you don't want the whole enchilada spoiled!

A heads-up about the tricky parts

SANS is a term that refers to something without, such as "SANS serif" fonts, which have no serifs at the ends.

LOVE can be used at the end of a letter to a spouse or significant other.

COMIC sometimes goes together with another word to designate short stories appearing in a newspaper or magazine.

What are the categories in today's Connections?

• Yellow: LETTER SIGN-OFFS
• Green: WITHOUT
• Blue: ENERGY BOOSTERS
• Purple: DANCING STYLES (or STRIPS)

Double Beware: The Solutions are Below

Ready to uncover the answers to today's Connections Puzzle? Here they are, no sugarcoating!

The Yellow Words in Today's Connections

The grouping for today's yellow category is LETTER SIGN-OFFS, and the words are: BEST, CHEERS, LOVE, SINCERELY.

The Green Words in Today's Connections

The grouping for today's green category is WITHOUT, and the words are: ABSENT, MINUS, SANS, WANTING.

The Blue Words in Today's Connections

The grouping for today's blue category is ENERGY BOOSTERS, and the words are: BEAST MODE, ESPRESSO, HYPER, JUICE BOOST.

The Purple Words in Today's Connections

The grouping for today's purple category is DANCING STYLES (or STRIPS), and the words are: BAREFOOT, SALSA, TANGO, SWING.

How I Solved Today's Connections

I'm about to pair COMIC and SANS, but I think that's a red herring. SANS is actually just a word for "without," which fits with ABSENT, MINUS, and WANTING.

CHEERS could be shouted during a football game, said before clinking glasses, or used as a sign-off, like BEST, LOVE, and SINCERELY.

BEAST MODE, ESPRESSO, HYPER, and JUICE BOOST are all words that convey energy or vitality, sometimes literally when referring to sports performance or caffeine consumption.

That leaves COMIC, BAREFOOT, SALSA, TANGO, and SWING. Ah, those all go with "dancing styles" or "dancing strips." COMIC strip, BAREFOOT strip (while dancing), SALSA strip, TANGO strip, and SWING strip.Pretty easy, huh?

How to Play Connections

You can find the Connections game either on the New York Times website or in the Games app (formerly the Crossword app). Select a group of four tiles that have something in common. The tricky part is that the groupings are designed to be tricky, with overlaps and subtle connections. Our strategy guide, available here, can help you master the game. Good luck!

How to Win Connections

Winning Connections requires a combination of patience, observation skills, and pattern recognition. Remember to approach the puzzle carefully, focusing on the words that stand out as incongruous or puzzling. Reading helpful hints like this one can also give you an edge! Come back tomorrow for the next puzzle.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bacon_strip[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comic_strip[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landing_strip[4] https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/71.60.28/[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunset_strip

• In the yellow category, the answers involve letter sign-offs used in emails or letters such as BEST, CHEERS, LOVE, and SINCERELY.
• Entire issues or sections of newspapers or magazines may contain COMIC strips, which are popular for their humorous content.
• In the entertainment and lifestyle category, DANCING STYLES include BAREFOOT, SALSA, TANGO, and SWING, which can be performed individually or as part of a group.
• The ENERGY BOOSTERS category contains words used to describe increased vitality, like BEAST MODE, ESPRESSO, HYPER, and JUICE BOOST.

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