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I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, May 16, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories

The NYT Connections puzzle for May 16, 2025, challenges players with word associations across diverse categories. Today's puzzle includes themes like plant types, discontinuation, bull associations, and hidden building materials.