NYT Connections Hints And Answers For Monday, May 12
3 minute readPublished: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm

NYT Connections Answers & Hints for Monday, May 12th: Find the Links!
Ready to tackle today's NYT Connections puzzle? This article provides hints and answers for the popular word game, offering a helping hand to players struggling with the May 12th edition.
Connections challenges players to group 16 words into four categories of four, based on a shared theme. The game, available on the New York Times website and Games app, offers a new puzzle daily at midnight. Players must identify the connections between words, which can range from common phrases to more obscure wordplay. Incorrect guesses result in lost lives, so strategic thinking is key!
Today's hints are:
* **Yellow Group:** Places to find paper money
* **Green Group:** Rebound
* **Blue Group:** Things tracked by web analytics
* **Purple Group:** Things you can do with your lips
The answers for Monday, May 12th, are:
* **Yellow:** ATM, CASH REGISTER, TIP JAR, WALLET
* **Green:** BANK, BOUNCE, CAROM, RICOCHET
* **Blue:** CLICK, HIT, PAGE VIEW, VISIT
* **Purple:** CURL, PUCKER, PURSE, SMACK
The article also includes the author's personal experience with the puzzle, offering insights into their thought process and highlighting the challenges of the game. Players can also find links to the author's blog for more Connections coverage and other word game content.
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