Happy Friday, puzzle pals! As we dive into today's colorful grid, I can't help but think about those moments in life when everything just… clicks. Like this morning, when I bumped into an old friend at the coffee shop, both of us ordering the same latte with an extra shot. It reminded me of how certain connections can feel like a warm hug on a chilly day.
Speaking of connections, today's puzzle is a delightful mix of yellow, green, blue, and purple clues, each waiting to be untangled. Remember, when you hit a roadblock, take a step back and scan for loose synonyms or hidden patterns. It's amazing how a fresh perspective can unlock a tricky puzzle twist!
So, are you ready to unravel the mysteries of today's grid and uncover those hidden links that tie it all together? Don't be shy to reveal hints or join in on the fun if you're feeling stuck. Let's crack this code together, one colorful connection at a time!
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
Reveal Hint
They symbolize love and passion
Reveal Answer
THINGS THAT ARE RED
- 3 BALL
- CARDINAL
- HEART EMOJI
- SOLO CUP
Reveal Hint
Situations where danger is close
Reveal Answer
USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
- 8 BALL
- DEEP END
- LIMB
- THIN ICE
Reveal Hint
Popular singers and bands
Reveal Answer
MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
- 6 MAFIA
- CHAINZ
- DIRECTION
- NON BLONDES
Reveal Hint
Directions with a slight twist
Reveal Answer
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- COUTH
- FORTH
- LEST
- OAST