Saturday’s Connections game presented 16 words that players needed to group into four sets based on similar connections. The yellow group focused on positive results of effort, the green group centered around different types of bagels, the blue group involved actions that could earn one an Oscar, and the purple group consisted of classic movie villains. Each group had its own color, with purple typically being the most challenging due to wordplay. Players had to be careful with their choices as making too many mistakes would result in a game over.
Today’s game included words such as FRANK, FRUIT, EGG, DIRECT, PLAIN, PRODUCE, WRITE, MUM, RETURN, ACT, REWARD, EVERYTHING, VAMP, POPPY, WERE, and BENEFIT. The yellow group focused on something gained from hard work, the green group included kinds of bagels, the blue group involved actions that contribute to a movie, and the purple group started with monsters. Players had to figure out the connections between the words based on the hints provided to avoid making mistakes and losing lives in the game.
The answers for today’s Connections game were revealed to be BENEFIT, FRUIT, RETURN, and REWARD for the yellow group; EGG, EVERYTHING, PLAIN, and POPPY for the green group; ACT, DIRECT, PRODUCE, and WRITE for the blue group; and FRANK, MUM, VAMP, and WERE for the purple group. Players shared their experiences with the game, with some making small errors that they quickly corrected to achieve a perfect game. Others found the game challenging but ultimately satisfying when they successfully grouped the words based on the hints given.
The game ended with a recommendation for the movie “What We Do In The Shadows,” a mockumentary about vampire roommates adjusting to a newcomer. The blogger mentioned enjoying the film and expressed interest in watching the TV show that was based off of it. Players were encouraged to visit the blog for further hints and solutions for upcoming games. Overall, the Connections game provided a fun and engaging challenge for players looking to test their word association skills and logic. With careful attention to the hints and word connections, players could solve the puzzle and have a rewarding experience.
