Happy Friday, puzzlers! Have you ever had one of those mornings where you hit the snooze button one too many times? Today, I found myself in a race against the clock after oversleeping. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee barely had time to reach my nostrils before I was out the door, dodging puddles under the overcast sky. But hey, at least the cooler weather made for a brisk walk that woke me up faster than caffeine ever could.
In today's Connections puzzle, keep your eyes peeled for those sneaky yellow and green clues hiding among the blue and purple tiers. Remember, the key to cracking these puzzles is to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for cross-category decoys. It's like navigating a maze of words, each one leading you closer to the ultimate solution.
So, are you ready to put your word wizardry to the test? Dive into the puzzle, uncover the hidden connections, and let your linguistic prowess shine. Feel free to share hints or join the fun if you're already knee-deep in wordplay. Let's unravel this puzzle together and celebrate the joy of untangling those mysterious links!
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