NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, April 16 (game #675)

Here are the hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle for Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (Game #675):​

Yellow Group: Burlesque Wear

Hint: Think Gypsy Rose Lee.​

Answer:

• BOA

• CORSET

• GARTER

• STOCKINGS​Forbes+3Lifehacker+3Screen Rant+3TheGamer+2The Economic Times+2Parade+2Parade+1Lifehacker+1

These items are classic components of burlesque costumes, reminiscent of vintage stage performances.​

Green Group: Mess Up the Surface Of

Hint: Abrade or scruff.​

Answer:

• SCAR

• SCORE

• SCRAPE

• SCRATCH​Forbes+4TheGamer+4Mashable+4CNET+1The Economic Times+1CNET+5The Economic Times+5Lifehacker+5

Each of these words describes actions or results that mar or damage a surface.​

Blue Group: They Roar

Hint: Tigers and jaguars do it.​

Answer:

• CROWD

• ENGINE

• KATY PERRY

• LION​

This group combines literal and metaphorical “roarers,” including pop star Katy Perry, known for her hit song “Roar.”​

Purple Group: Latin Dances with a Vowel Changed

Hint: Everybody dance now!​The Economic Times+1Lifehacker+1

Answer:

• MAMBA

• MERINGUE

• SIMBA

• TANGY​Forbes+6Lifehacker+6Parade+6

This clever category features words that are altered forms of Latin dance names, each with a vowel changed.​

If you found today’s puzzle challenging, don’t worry—Connections is designed to test your lateral thinking and pattern recognition skills. Remember, new puzzles are released daily, offering fresh opportunities to sharpen your mind.