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Anyone having trouble with today's NYT Connections puzzle needs assistance identifying word clusters. The process of selecting appropriate word clusters requires additional effort. This post provides all hints and solutions for puzzle #619 which ran on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Look at the solution ahead of time to prevent yourself from getting annoyed. Spoilers ahead!
Common sights at a beachside location.
Minor flaws or damage.
Sound emissions coming from time measurement equipment.
A set of words used to introduce a four-letter verbalization regarding animal buttock anatomy.
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The shore's architectural elements include BOARDWALK as well as DOCK and LIGHTHOUSE and WHARF.
A minor damage consisting of dent, ding, nick or scratch qualifies as the definition.
The time signals and clicking noises of a cuckoo clock produce CHIME, CUCKOO, TICK, TOCK.
The tail consists of cock mock pig pony.
Human-made facilities located adjacent to watery environments are denoted through these terms. Wharves function as harbor platforms for commercial boats but docks serve as marine boat entry points that guide ships through lighthouses so boardwalk paths create scenic waterfront walkways. Beach resorts together with harbors and coastal towns feature these structures regularly.
Most small surface defects such as dents, dings, nicks, and scratches do not interfere with function although they remain obvious deformities. The terms identify simple superficial damages which affect the outer surfaces of furniture pieces as well as automotive vehicles and electronic devices. Auto owners commonly face minor chips and surface damages which occur throughout regular car usage.
The standard cuckoo clock produces unique noise patterns. A traditional cuckoo clock produces the chime with cuckoo along with tick-and-tock sound effects. Time passes steadily through the musical ticking and chiming motions before the cuckoo sound emerges as its signature feature.
The words make up common phrases together with "tail" in their sequence. Non-alcoholic drinks are known as mocktails while alcoholic beverages are called cocktails and ponytails describe types of hairstyles but pigtail refers to a particular cut. Pigtails are often worn by children, while ponytails are a common style for people with long hair.
Some categories stood out immediately, like Small Imperfection and Sound a Cuckoo Clock Makes. Others, especially _____ Tail, required more thought. The beach-related category had some tricky alternatives, as words like “pier” and “jetty” might have seemed like possible fits.
Players may have struggled with finding the common link between COCK, MOCK, PIG, and PONY, but once “tail” was recognized as the missing word, the connection became clearer. The cuckoo clock sounds category was likely easier for those familiar with classic timepieces.
NYT Connections continues to challenge players with creative word groupings and hidden patterns. Some puzzles take just a few minutes, while others require serious brainstorming. A mix of word association skills, logic, and a bit of luck can help solve these daily game.
Feeling accomplished or still stumped? Check back tomorrow for the next set of hints and answers!
