Happy Sunday, fellow puzzle enthusiasts! Today, as I was typing away on my phone, a classic auto-correct mishap turned "coffee" into "giraffe." I mean, who wouldn't want a tall, spotted latte to start the day, right? If only my phone's sense of humor extended to solving those colorful tiers in today's "Connections" puzzle!
Speaking of which, as you dive into today's challenge, keep an eye out for those sneaky decoys trying to lead you astray. Scan for loose synonyms and don't let the freezing fog outside cloud your judgment. Stay sharp and you'll navigate through those yellow, green, blue, and purple clues with ease.
So, are you ready to unravel the web of connections waiting for you today? Don't be shy to ask for hints or jump in and give it a shot! Let's turn this snowy Sunday into a cozy, brain-teasing adventure. Time to warm up those neurons and crack the code. Enjoy the puzzle, and happy solving!
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 4×4 grid, and you must identify four groups of four related words.
Basic Rules
- You have 16 words total, arranged in a 4×4 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:
- 🟨 YELLOW: Easiest – usually straightforward categories
- 🟩 GREEN: Easy-Medium – slightly more complex connections
- 🟦 BLUE: Medium-Hard – trickier associations or wordplay
- 🟪 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