The New York Times Connections puzzle provides a challenging brainteaser where players must group 16 words into four related categories. The game editor cleverly uses words that can fit into multiple groups, making it more difficult. Additionally, tips for the game Strands, which is still in beta, are provided. Playing Connections involves mentally grouping the words and selecting the four that belong together. The groups are color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest and the purple group the toughest.
Hints for today’s Connections puzzle include clues for each group, ranging from small amount to words that include the name of a reader’s favorite accessory. The answers for today’s puzzle are as follows: yellow group – bit, dash, pinch, touch (theme: smidgen), green group – buy, deal, steal, value (theme: bargain), blue group – ball, chalk, cue, rack (theme: billiards equipment), and purple group – face, mac, match, pocket (theme: ____ book that’s not a book). Wordle answers and hints are also provided for players who enjoy that game.
Playing Connections involves careful consideration of the words to determine their connections, with potential clues hiding in smaller parts of the word. The game editor has a knack for throwing players off with words that can be interpreted in multiple ways. Today’s hints provide clues for the grouping of words, from easy to challenging categories. The ultimate goal is to correctly place the words into the four groups, each with a distinct theme or connection. For those who enjoy both Wordle and Connections, answers and hints are provided daily for a fun and challenging experience.
