Happy Saturday, puzzle pals! Hope you're sipping your morning brew and ready for a brain-teasing adventure. Speaking of which, have you ever had one of those days where your tech just decides to take a coffee break? Well, let's just say my Wi-Fi had a little glitch this morning, giving me an unexpected break from the digital world.
But hey, a little tech hiccup won't stop us from diving into today's colorful puzzle world. As you tackle those yellow, green, blue, and purple tiers, remember to keep an eye out for tricky decoys and scan for sneaky synonyms. It's all part of the fun challenge that keeps our neurons firing on all cylinders!
With the sun shining bright and the temperature just right at 44 degrees, it's the perfect day to cozy up with a puzzle and let those cogs turn. So, why not jump in and give today's Connections puzzle a whirl? Whether you need hints or just want to share your progress, the puzzle community is here to cheer you on. Let's crack those clues and make today a memorable one!
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 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
Various actions or motions
Reveal Answer
TAKE OFF
- BOOK
- DIP
- JET
- SPLIT
Reveal Hint
Used to quantify different things
Reveal Answer
UNITS OF MEASURE
- BAR
- GRAM
- MOLE
- VOLT