Happy Friday, puzzlers! As the weekend whispers sweet nothings in our ears, I find myself in the age-old dilemma of choosing between binge-watching a new series, diving into a good book, or experimenting with a new recipe. Tonight, it's a battle of the senses – the aroma of spices wafting through the kitchen competes with the allure of a gripping plotline. Decisions, decisions!
Just like tonight's entertainment options, the "Connections" puzzle presents a delightful array of choices in its color tiers. Each tier offers a unique challenge, so keep your wits about you. And remember, when in doubt, scan for loose synonyms and watch out for cross-category decoys. Those sneaky words love to play hide-and-seek!
So, dear solvers, are you ready to unravel the web of connections waiting for you? Grab a cozy spot, brew your favorite beverage, and let's dive into the puzzle together. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, there's always room for a fresh perspective. Feel free to reveal hints or jump right in – the puzzle world is your oyster!
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
Used for drinking or transferring liquids
Reveal Answer
HOLLOW CYLINDERS
- HOSE
- PIPE
- STRAW
- TUBE
Reveal Hint
Different ways to access programs
Reveal Answer
SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
- APP
- DESKTOP
- MOBILE
- WEB
Reveal Hint
Actions related to leaving quickly
Reveal Answer
TAKE OFF
- BOOK
- DIP
- JET
- SPLIT
Reveal Hint
Used to quantify different physical properties
Reveal Answer
UNITS OF MEASURE
- BAR
- GRAM
- MOLE
- VOLT