Well, hello there, Thursday puzzle pals! How's the start of your day been so far? Personally, I've just had a breakfast mishap that could rival any comedy sketch: burnt toast that could double as charcoal and an empty carton of milk that played hide-and-seek in the fridge. But hey, who needs a perfectly balanced breakfast when you've got a brain ready to tackle some colorful mind teasers, right?
Speaking of colors, today’s "Connections" puzzle is all about diving into a delightful array of hues across different tiers. So, get ready to paint your solving canvas with shades of yellow, green, blue, and purple. Remember, sometimes the trickiest part is spotting those sneaky connections between seemingly unrelated words. Keep your eyes peeled and scan for loose synonyms that might just lead you to the right path.
Now, here's a little puzzle pondering for you: If burnt toast is to breakfast, what is a tricky puzzle to your day? Is it a challenge to conquer or a roadblock to navigate around? Whichever it is, embrace the journey and enjoy the mental workout ahead. So, what do you say? Ready to dip your toes into today's puzzle pool and see where the currents take you? Let's unravel some word mysteries together and make this Thursday a colorful adventure. Time to play!
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