NYT Connections May 7 answers and hints for puzzle #696: Full breakdown of today’s categories including tarot, healing words, and gemstone homophones

NYT Connections May 7 answers bring a fresh puzzle twist with a fun mix of categories, including a surprising Tarot reference that’s easy to solve—even for beginners. Puzzle #696 challenges players with word groupings around healing, exclusion, Tarot suits, and clever gemstone homophones. Whether you're a daily solver or just getting started, this puzzle's blend of logic and wordplay keeps things exciting. From "heal" and "except" to "swords" and "purl," every word holds a hidden link. Want help cracking today’s NYT Connections?