Happy Tuesday, puzzlers! Have you ever had one of those mornings where your Wi-Fi decides to play hide-and-seek right when you need it most? Today started with a tech glitch that left me feeling like I was trying to solve a puzzle in the dark. But hey, the scent of freshly brewed coffee helped ease the frustration.
Speaking of puzzles, have you taken a crack at today's "Connections" challenge yet? Remember to keep an eye out for those sneaky decoy words that might lead you astray. Scan for loose synonyms, and watch out for cross-category traps! It's like navigating a maze where some paths are golden and others…well, not so much.
As you tackle the colorful tiers of today's challenge, remember that sometimes the most unexpected connections lead to the right answers. So, why not jump in and give it a try? If you need a hint or just want to share your progress, feel free to chime in. Let's unravel this puzzle 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