Happy Monday, fellow puzzle enthusiasts! I hope your day is off to a flying start, much like the vibrant yellow warbler I spotted while sipping my morning coffee in the backyard. Nothing like a bit of unexpected wildlife to kickstart the week!
Speaking of surprises, today's "Connections" puzzle is a delightful mix of green and blue themes that will surely keep you on your toes. As you dive in, keep an eye out for those sneaky cross-category connections and scan for loose synonyms to crack the code.
With a fresh week ahead, why not challenge yourself to think outside the box? Embrace the unexpected, make those quirky connections, and see where the puzzle pieces lead you. So, are you ready to spread your wings and give today's puzzle a go?
If you find yourself in need of a nudge or a hint, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's tackle this challenge together and unravel the colorful connections waiting to be discovered. Happy puzzling!
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