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NYT Connections Answer (June 13): Music Throwbacks, Ice Cream Clues & 'Hot' Surprises

Connections tasks players with sorting 16 words into four groups of four, each group connected by a hidden theme.

NYT Connections Answer Today: Looking to crack today’s NYT Connections puzzle? Puzzle #732, released on Friday, June 13, brings a fresh blend of misdirects, nostalgia, and brain teasers — exactly the kind of linguistic gymnastics that fans of the game live for.

Created by the New York Times, Connections tasks players with sorting 16 words into four groups of four, each group connected by a hidden theme. But be warned — each incorrect guess counts as a strike, and the puzzle ends after your fourth.

Let’s break down today’s hints, themes, and answers for players who need a nudge — or a full walkthrough.

The Way You See It: Perspective Takes Centre Stage

The yellow group today is all about how you view something, literally and figuratively. The words “Angle,” “Bent,” “Lens,” and “Point Of View” all align under the theme of Perspective.

This group’s connection might seem simple at first glance, but it’s easy to get sidetracked by similar-sounding terms in other categories.

Scoops and Spoons: A Chilly Green Set

Summer vibes sneak into the green group, which is inspired by your favourite frozen treats. “Cone,” “Cup,” “Little Spoon,” and “Scoop” fall under the theme Seen At An Ice Cream Shop.

Tempting though it may be to group “Cup” with drinkware terms like “Water Bottle,” don’t fall for it. This set’s all about dessert, not hydration.

Music Flashback: Hits of 1998 Return

Feeling nostalgic? The blue category is a total throwback, featuring chart-toppers from 1998. “Closing Time,” “Iris,” “One Week,” and “Too Close” all topped the Billboard charts that year, making Hit Songs Of 1998 today’s musical theme.

If you’re a millennial, this one might’ve come easy. If not, well, welcome to the mixtape generation.

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot: A Fiery Purple Group

Finally, the toughest category of the day — purple — required players to complete the phrase “Hot ___.” The answers? “Dog,” “Potato,” “Rod,” and “Water Bottle.”

That’s right: Hot ___ was the common link, and it’s a classic case of thinking outside the box. If you spotted “Dog” and “Potato” and thought food, you were halfway there.

How It All Came Together

Here’s a quick recap of the four categories and their corresponding words:

  • Yellow – Perspective: Angle, Bent, Lens, Point Of View
  • Green – Seen At An Ice Cream Shop: Cone, Cup, Little Spoon, Scoop
  • Blue – Hit Songs Of 1998: Closing Time, Iris, One Week, Too Close
  • Purple – Hot ___: Dog, Potato, Rod, Water Bottle

As always, the Connections puzzle blends pop culture, wordplay, and logic. It’s deceptively simple — but one wrong match can quickly derail a perfect game.

Want to try your hand at today’s puzzle? But remember — no more than four mistakes, or it’s game over.

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