Happy Saturday, puzzlers! Today is the perfect day to cozy up with a warm drink and tackle our Connections puzzle. As I was walking my dog this morning, lost in a daydream while zoning out to the rustling leaves, I couldn't help but think about the intricate ways our minds make connections between seemingly unrelated things. It's a bit like solving a puzzle, isn't it?
In today's puzzle, you'll navigate through the colorful tiers of clues, connecting the dots between different themes to unlock the hidden links. Remember to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for decoys that might lead you astray. It's all about finding those subtle threads that tie everything together.
So, why not treat yourself to a mental workout today? Grab a pen, brew another cup of coffee, and let's dive into the challenge together. If you need a hint or just want to share your progress, feel free to jump in! Let's unravel this puzzle and see where our connections lead us.
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 4ร4 grid, and you must identify four groups of four related words.
Basic Rules
- You have 16 words total, arranged in a 4ร4 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:
- ๐จ YELLOW: Easiest – usually straightforward categories
- ๐ฉ GREEN: Easy-Medium – slightly more complex connections
- ๐ฆ BLUE: Medium-Hard – trickier associations or wordplay
- ๐ช 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
Move quickly and recklessly
Reveal Answer
MOVE AT BREAKNECK SPEED
- BARREL
- BOLT
- HURTLE
- TEAR
Reveal Hint
Edible internal body parts
Reveal Answer
ORGAN MEATS
- GIZZARD
- HEART
- TONGUE
- TRIPE
Reveal Hint
Types of connections in woodworking
Reveal Answer
WOODWORKING JOINT TERMS
- DADO
- DOVETAIL
- MITRE
- MORTISE
Reveal Hint
Spanish term for 'The'
Reveal Answer
EL ___
- CAPITAN
- DORADO
- GRECO
- PASO