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If today's NYT Connections is making you question everything you thought you knew about slang, contractions, and internet jargon, don't worry. Puzzle #692 is full of Gen Z slang, missing apostrophes, and domain-name twists that leave even experienced players stumbling. Explore the full list of hints and even the answer to crack today’s challenge.
The NYT Connections 692 for May 3, 2025, is one of those puzzles that seem easy at first glance, until they’re not. With today’s grid leaning into internet slang, punctuation games, and domain errors, many players may find themselves circling the same words over and over.
If you’re feeling stuck or one step from hitting your limit, don’t worry! Let’s check each group with subtle clues and descriptions to solve Puzzle #692 without losing your streak.
Here are the clues for May 3 Connections puzzle:
Theme: "EPIC SLANG"
These words come straight from the Gen Z dictionary and are often used to hype something up.
Hint: If it sounds like something you’d scream after an epic moment, you’ve got the group.
Theme: "DEFEAT SOUNDLY"
This category includes verbs that all imply crushing victory, typically in informal or competitive contexts.
Hint: Consider slang terms applied to sports or games to indicate a total and humiliating victory.
Theme: "CONTRACTIONS WITHOUT APOSTROPHES"
The words appear normal but contain a grammatical surprise.
Hint: Say these aloud and imagine where the apostrophe should be.
Theme: "BROKEN URL ENDINGS"
These four-letter words look like common domain extensions but with a letter added, creating glitchy web vibes.
Hint: Imagine trying to type a URL and adding a rogue letter by accident.
For those willing to cheat or double-check their solutions, here is the complete answer key for today's puzzle #692:
Yellow (Slang for Awesome): DOPE, FIRE, LIT, SICK
Green (Defeat Soundly): CREAM, LICK, PASTE, SMOKE
Blue (Contractions Omitting Apostrophes): HELL, ILL, SHELL, WELL
Purple (Glitched URL Endings): COMP, MILK, NETI, ORGO
Today's NYT Connections is unique in its witty combination of internet culture and linguistic deception. Come back tomorrow for more hints, tips, and even the answer.
Happy puzzling!
