NYT Connections, hints and answers for #681 April 21 puzzle

The “New York Times” Connections puzzle is back again with another mentally invigorating edition. If you’ve been struggling to crack the code, we’ve got your back with helpful hints, smart strategies, and yes, even the full solution. Today’s grid had everything from food facts to surprise plot devices.


What is NYT Connections
If you're new to the game or just hopping on the bandwagon, NYT Connections is a word puzzle that gives you 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid. Your goal is to identify four groups of four words that share a common connection. These connections can be anything, from foods and metaphors to spreadsheet jargon and pasta shapes.

The puzzle ramps up in difficulty across colour-coded categories:

Yellow – The easiest set
Green – Getting trickier
Blue – For the real puzzle enthusiasts
Purple – A true brain-bender
You only get four chances to solve the entire puzzle, so every move counts.


Hints for April 21 NYT Connections
Need a little nudge in the right direction before diving into the full solution? Here’s what today’s connections hint at:

• Yellow: components of your food, you might have studied in school
• Green: A sudden twist or swing coming to you
• Blue: Data store for numbers on your computer
• Purple: Coils everywhere

NYT Connections today’s answer breakdown
Ready to stop guessing and start winning? Here's the solution for April 21, 2025:

Nutrients in your food: Fat, iron, protein, sodium
You’ll find these in just about every nutrition label, critical components that fuel (or fail) our diets.

Metaphor for something unexpected: bombshell, curveball, twist, wrench
These words scream drama. Think plot twists, surprise revelations, and the occasional monkey wrench.

Things you can insert into a spreadsheet: cell, column, row, or sheet
The lifeblood of every last-minute report and financial projection. Excel users, this one was for you.

Helical things: corkscrew, DNA, fusilli, spring
From double helices to curly pasta, this group was all about the spiral vibes.

Today’s puzzle was a clever mix of science, surprise, and spreadsheets. Whether you solved it on your first try or needed a few nudges, NYT Connections continues to keep us thinking, guessing, and grinning.
So, how did you do today? Did it throw you a curveball, or were you twisting through with ease?
Check back tomorrow for the next round, and in the meantime, explore more brainy fun at The Times of India.




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