Happy Tuesday, puzzlers! Have you ever left a container of leftovers in the fridge for so long that it starts to resemble a mysterious, unidentifiable science project? Well, that was me yesterday. As I opened the lid, a cloud of… let's call it "aroma," hit me like a punch to the olfactory system. Needless to say, that Tupperware went straight to the trash, no questions asked.
Speaking of mysteries waiting to be uncovered, today's "Connections" puzzle is a treasure trove of clues just waiting for you to piece them together. As you dive in, keep an eye out for those sneaky decoys that might lead you down a rabbit hole. Remember, scanning for loose synonyms can be your best friend in untangling the web of connections across the color tiers.
With the sun shining brightly on this crisp 45-degree day, why not cozy up with a hot beverage and let your mind wander through the puzzle's twists and turns? So, are you ready to unravel the clues and make those colorful connections? Dive in and see where today's challenge takes you! And hey, if you need a nudge or a hint, don't hesitate to ask. Let's puzzle it out together!
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
Not able to move
Reveal Answer
FIXED
- FAST
- FIRM
- SECURE
- TIGHT
Reveal Hint
Someone who benefits from a transaction
Reveal Answer
RECEIVER OF GOODS OR SERVICES
- ACCOUNT
- CLIENT
- CONSUMER
- USER
Reveal Hint
Different atmospheric situations
Reveal Answer
STARTING WITH WEATHER CONDITIONS
- FROSTY
- MISTLETOE
- RAINMAKER
- SNOWMAN
Reveal Hint
Occurring without sound
Reveal Answer
SILENT ___
- AUCTION
- MOVIE
- PARTNER
- TREATMENT