Today’s NYT Connections puzzle challenged players to group together 16 words into four categories. The yellow group was focused on early iterations, including words like DRAFT, PLAN, OUTLINE, and SKETCH. The green group focused on enjoying a meal, with words like DINE, FEAST, FEED, and SUP. The blue group involved Spanish pronouns, including ELLA, ME, SUS, and YO. Lastly, the purple group revolved around the adjective slim, with words like FIT, JIM, PICKINGS, and SHADY.
Players must carefully consider the connections between the words in order to correctly group them. If a guess is incorrect, players will lose lives, and if four mistakes are made, the game is over. Hints are provided to guide players in the right direction, and if needed, the answers can be revealed to prevent a game over. Each group is color coded, with yellow being the easiest, blue and green falling in the middle, and purple typically being the most challenging due to wordplay.
One player shared their experience with solving the puzzle, noting that the purple group was immediately obvious to them. The rearranged grid helped them spot the yellow group easily, but they had initial difficulty with the Spanish pronouns. Eventually, they were able to successfully group the words and achieve a perfect game. The player also shared their thoughts on Eminem, as the name Slim Shady was referenced in the puzzle.
Overall, the Connections puzzle offers a fun and challenging way for players to exercise their word association skills. By carefully considering the hints and connections between words, players can successfully group the words into the correct categories. If players find themselves struggling, hints and answers are available to provide assistance and prevent a premature game over. Stay tuned for future puzzles and be sure to check back for more hints and solutions.
