Happy Sunday, puzzlers! As we navigate through this day with a touch of chill in the air, I can't help but reminisce about a sticky summer day not too long ago. The humidity clung to my skin like a persistent puzzle clue, making every step feel like a mental workout in a sauna. Ah, the joys of summer!
Speaking of mental workouts, have you tackled today's Connections puzzle yet? Remember to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for those sneaky cross-category decoys. Sometimes, the answers are hiding in plain sight, just waiting for you to connect the dots.
So, are you ready to dive into the colorful tiers of today's puzzle and tease out those elusive connections? Don't be afraid to reveal hints or jump right in โ the puzzle awaits your clever touch! Let's unravel the mysteries together and make this Sunday a day of puzzling triumph.
How to Play NYT Connections
Overview
Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times. The goal is to find groups of four words that share something in common. You’re presented with 16 words arranged in a 4ร4 grid, and you must identify four groups of four related words.
Basic Rules
- You have 16 words total, arranged in a 4ร4 grid
- There are exactly 4 groups of 4 related words each
- Each word belongs to exactly one group
- You must find all four groups to complete the puzzle
- You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends
How to Play
- Look at all 16 words and try to identify patterns or connections
- Select 4 words you think belong together by clicking/tapping them
- Click “Submit” to check if your group is correct
- If correct, those 4 words will be removed and grouped together
- If incorrect, you lose one of your 4 allowed mistakes
- Continue until you find all 4 groups or run out of mistakes
Difficulty Levels
The four groups are color-coded by difficulty:
- ๐จ YELLOW: Easiest – usually straightforward categories
- ๐ฉ GREEN: Easy-Medium – slightly more complex connections
- ๐ฆ BLUE: Medium-Hard – trickier associations or wordplay
- ๐ช PURPLE: Hardest – often involves puns, multiple meanings, or very subtle connections
Strategy Tips
- Start with the most obvious connections first
- Be careful of red herrings – words that seem to fit multiple categories
- If you’re unsure, try to eliminate what doesn’t belong first
- The purple group often involves wordplay, homophones, or very creative connections
- Don’t guess randomly – you only have 4 mistakes
Scoring
- Complete the puzzle to see your results
- Mistakes are tracked but don’t affect your final score
- Share your results with friends using the share button
- Results show how many mistakes you made for each group
Reveal Hint
Speedy movement without limits
Reveal Answer
MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
- BARREL
- BOLT
- HURTLE
- TEAR
Reveal Hint
Edible animal parts
Reveal Answer
ORGAN MEATS
- GIZZARD
- HEART
- TONGUE
- TRIPE
Reveal Hint
Connections in carpentry
Reveal Answer
WOODWORKING JOINT TERMS
- DADO
- DOVETAIL
- MITRE
- MORTISE
Reveal Hint
Spanish for 'the'
Reveal Answer
EL ___
- CAPITAN
- DORADO
- GRECO
- PASO