Happy Wednesday, puzzlers! As I rode the subway this morning, I couldn't help but notice the diverse array of people around me, each lost in their own world. It reminded me of the colorful spectrum of clues you'll encounter in today's "Connections" puzzle, spanning from yellow to purple with a dash of every hue in between.
Just like navigating the bustling subway system during rush hour, solving today's puzzle may require some strategic maneuvering. Keep an eye out for subtle connections between clues, and don't be afraid to explore different paths to unlock the hidden links. Remember, sometimes the most unexpected pairings can lead you to the right track.
So, are you ready to embark on this puzzling journey with me? Let's tease out those elusive connections together! If you find yourself stuck in a puzzling paradox, don't hesitate to reach out for hints or simply dive in and see where the connections take you. 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
Reveal Hint
Immovable or unchanging
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
Related to atmospheric phenomena
Reveal Answer
STARTING WITH WEATHER CONDITIONS
- FROSTY
- MISTLETOE
- RAINMAKER
- SNOWMAN
Reveal Hint
Occurs without sound
Reveal Answer
SILENT ___
- AUCTION
- MOVIE
- PARTNER
- TREATMENT