Happy Thursday, solvers! Hope you're all navigating through the week smoothly. Today, a friend dropped a bombshell opinion on me – they firmly believe that pineapple on pizza is a crime against humanity. I chuckled, thinking about the great pineapple-pizza divide. Some things just spark fiery debates, don't they?
As you tackle today's "Connections" puzzle, keep an eye out for those sneaky decoys hiding in the colorful tiers. Remember, sometimes the answer isn't just about the obvious connection but the subtle links between the clues. Scan for loose synonyms and watch out for those cross-category distractions!
The puzzle is waiting for you to unravel its mysteries. So, why not dive in and give it a go? Feel free to drop hints or share your thoughts with others in the comments below. Let's see who can crack the code and make those connections today!
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
Often associated with love
Reveal Answer
THINGS THAT ARE RED
- 3 BALL
- CARDINAL
- HEART EMOJI
- SOLO CUP
Reveal Hint
Treading carefully required
Reveal Answer
USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
- 8 BALL
- DEEP END
- LIMB
- THIN ICE
Reveal Hint
Known for hit songs and albums
Reveal Answer
MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
- 6 MAFIA
- CHAINZ
- DIRECTION
- NON BLONDES
Reveal Hint
Points on a compass
Reveal Answer
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- COUTH
- FORTH
- LEST
- OAST