Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #704 on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday’s puzzle, you’re not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.
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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Thursday, May 15
1. What/why someone thinks something
2. All different types of the same thing
3. They’re parts of famous titles
4. They can all share the same first word
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Today’s Connections Game Answers for Thursday, May 15, 2025:
1. RATIONALE: BASIS, FOUNDATION, GROUNDS, REASON
2. TYPES OF SNOW: CRUST, ICE, POWDER, SLUSH
3. LAST WORDS OF FAMOUS OPERA TITLES: BESS, BUTTERFLY, FLUTE, SEVILLE
4. REAL ______: DEAL, ESTATE, MADRID, WORLD
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