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Today's NYT Connections puzzle is full of words ending with -ing, but beyond that, they have different things in common. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers.
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Hints for today's Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Nestling.
Green group hint: Talking behind someone's back.
Blue group hint: Sharp objects are involved.
Purple group hint: Words begin with similar words.
Answers for today's Connections groups
Yellow group: Getting cozy.
Green group: Gossiping.
Blue group: Engaging in an activity with pins or needles.
Purple group: Starting with titles.
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What are today's Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for June 12, 2025, #732.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today's Connections
The theme is getting cozy. The four answers are cuddling, hugging, snuggling and spooning.
The green words in today's Connections
The theme is gossiping. The four answers are buzzing, dishing, spilling and whispering.
The blue words in today's Connections
The theme is engaging in an activity with pins or needles. The four answers are acupuncturing, bowling, sewing and wrestling.
The purple words in today's Connections
The theme is starting with titles. The four answers are doctoring, lording, missing and siring.