Hey there, fellow puzzle enthusiasts! It's Tuesday, the day that's like a second Monday but with a little more pep in its step. Today, I had a serious case of déjà vu during my morning coffee routine. As I reached for the milk, I could've sworn I already saw the exact same swirl pattern on the surface. Maybe my brain is just practicing for all those pattern-matching levels in the yellow tier.
Speaking of patterns, keep an eye out for those sneaky connections in today's puzzle. Scan for synonyms and watch out for those clever cross-category decoys trying to throw you off course. With a little strategy and a keen eye, you'll be breezing through the green and blue tiers in no time.
So, are you ready to dive into the challenge and unlock the connections waiting for you today? Don't be shy to reveal hints or jump right in and start connecting the dots. Let's make this a Tuesday to remember with some brain-teasing fun!
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