Stuck on today’s NYT Connections puzzle? You are not alone. The May 30 edition of the game is a tough one, especially if you are aiming for a perfect score. But do not worry, we have all the hints and answers to help you through today’s challenge.
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word association game from The New York Times. Each day, you are presented with 16 seemingly unrelated words. Your task is to organize them into four groups of four, based on a common connection. The groups are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).
It sounds simple — until you start! That is why we post daily hints and answers to help you solve the puzzle if you get stuck.
Also see: NYT Strands Hints and Answers for Today: May 30, 2025
Hints for Today’s NYT Connections (May 30, 2025)
Need a nudge in the right direction? Here are some gentle hints to guide you before revealing the full groupings and answers:
- Yellow: Fishing also uses this term.
- Green: Rock and ____.
- Blue: Freebies at a conference.
- Purple: Dilapidated house.
Try to spot the patterns without scrolling down to the answers. If you are ready for more help, here are the themes.
Today’s NYT Connections Categories
- Yellow: Rods
- Green: They’re on a roll
- Blue: Common SWAG items
- Purple: Words before “shack”
NYT Connections Answers for May 30, 2025
Ready to check your guesses? Here are the answers for today’s Connections puzzle:
- RODS: Bat, Club, Staff, Stick
- THEY’RE ON A ROLL: Foil, Ribbon, Tape, Toilet Paper
- COMMON SWAG ITEMS: Hat, Tee, Tote, Water Bottle
- WORDS BEFORE “SHACK”: Beach, Bus, Love, Radio
Final Thoughts
The May 30 puzzle offered a fun blend of logical and creative thinking. While the Yellow and Green categories were more straightforward, the Purple group was particularly tricky unless you thought of compound words like “beach shack” or “radio shack.”
If today’s puzzle stumped you, do not feel bad — that is part of the fun! Be sure to come back tomorrow for more hints and answers to help you stay on top of your NYT Connections streak.
How many groups did you solve without help today? Let us know and share your score!
