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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #701)

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Published: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

NYT Connections #701: Hints, Answers, and a Word Game Challenge

Struggling with today's NYT Connections puzzle? This article provides hints and answers for game #701, released on Monday, May 12th. The popular word game challenges players to group words into four categories based on a shared theme.

Today's words include: CASH REGISTER, ATM, WALLET, TIP JAR, CURL, PUCKER, PURSE, SMACK, CLICK, HIT, PAGE VIEW, VISIT, BANK, BOUNCE, CAROM, RICOCHET.

**Here's a breakdown of the categories and answers:**

* **YELLOW:** PLACES TO FIND PAPER MONEY (ATM, CASH REGISTER, TIP JAR, WALLET)
* **GREEN:** REBOUND (BANK, BOUNCE, CAROM, RICOCHET)
* **BLUE:** THINGS TRACKED BY WEB ANALYTICS (CLICK, HIT, PAGE VIEW, VISIT)
* **PURPLE:** THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR LIPS (CURL, PUCKER, PURSE, SMACK)

The author found the "PLACES TO FIND PAPER MONEY" category particularly tricky, highlighting the potential for red herrings in the game. The article also includes answers for Sunday, May 11th's game (#700).

**Ready to play more word games?** The article also offers links to hints and answers for other popular word games like Strands and Quordle.

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