Connections celebrated its first year anniversary, with the 366th edition marking the milestone. The writer expressed gratitude for the support received from readers and emphasized the impact the game has had on their life, both personally and professionally. They also hinted at the possibility of building a community around the game, mentioning the potential setup of a Slack or Discord group for discussions.
Connections is a word puzzle game where players are tasked with arranging a grid of 16 words into four groups of four based on the links between them. Each group is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest and purple being the most challenging. Players must be cautious when categorizing words to avoid losing lives. Hints are provided to assist players in making correct groupings, and incorrect guesses result in losing lives.
Today’s game featured 16 words with hints indicating the categories for each group. The yellow group focused on homophones, the green group on muscles, the blue group on music genres, and the purple group on settings on an appliance knob. After careful consideration, the connections for each group were revealed – homophones, muscles (informal), music genres, and appliance knob settings.
The writer successfully completed the game, achieving a perfect score for the second time in a row and extending their winning streak to 21. They found the puzzle to be straightforward, with EMO serving as the entry point into the blues category. Despite the potential confusion with TRAP as a muscle type, the greens were quickly solved. The yellows and purples were also resolved, leading to another successful completion of the Connections game.
The article ended with a reminder to check the blog for hints and solutions for future games. Additionally, the writer shared their choice of Scotland national football team anthems, highlighting Gala’s “Freed From Desire” as a favorite with a Scottish twist in anticipation of Euro 2024. The unique rendition of the track by Scottish fans added a special touch to the article, showcasing the writer’s personal connection to their national team.
