NYT Connections hints and answers for today (July 4, 2025)

The New York Times Connections puzzle for July 4th challenges players to categorize 16 words into four groups based on shared themes. Hints suggest categories related to vehicle components, military attire, HVAC systems, and wasteful actions. The solution reveals the groups: HUB, RIM, SPOKE, TIRE; CAMO, DRAB, FATIGUE, KHAKI; DUCT, EXHAUST, HOSE, PIPE; and BLOW, LOSE, MISS, WASTE.