In today’s NYT Connections game, players are presented with a grid of 16 words and tasked with arranging them into four groups of four by figuring out the links between them. The groups could be based on various categories such as horror movie franchises or types of verbs. Each group is color coded, with the yellow group being the easiest and the purple group usually involving wordplay. Players must be careful to choose the correct words that belong together, as making four mistakes will result in a game over.
Today’s 16 words for the Connections game include terms like WEDDING, SPIRIT, DRILL, and FRIAR. The hints for the groups are given as jerk, wrest for the yellow group, doing it over and over might help you perfect it for the green group, they’ll take you all over North America and beyond for the blue group, and they start with shortened periods of time for the purple group. The groups will provide hints and clues to help players organize the words correctly.
The answers for today’s Connections game include the yellow group (RIP, TEAR, WRENCH, YANK), the green group (DRILL, EXERCISE, PRACTICE, ROUTINE), the blue group (AMERICAN, FRONTIER, SPIRIT, UNITED), and the purple group (FRIAR, MONKEY, SUNDRY, WEDDING). The author of the article was able to complete the game with four straight perfect games, bringing their total wins to five in a row. The author found the blue and green groups quickly, but struggled with the purple group as it was a bit more challenging.
Players can find hints and answers for Monday’s game on the author’s blog. The author also mentions their excitement for watching the final round of The Masters golf tournament, despite acknowledging the environmental impact of golf courses. They are looking forward to the high drama and intense competition that often occurs during major golf tournaments. Overall, the Connections game provides a fun and challenging experience for players who enjoy solving word puzzles and making connections between different terms and categories.
