Happy Saturday, fellow puzzle enthusiasts! As the sun beams down on this delightful 61-degree day, I find myself wrestling with a classic late-night dilemma: sweet or salty snack? Do I reach for the comforting crunch of potato chips or the indulgent sweetness of chocolate chip cookies? Decisions, decisions…
Speaking of decisions, today's "Connections" puzzle is sure to test your ability to spot subtle links between seemingly unrelated words. As you navigate through the color tiers, keep your eyes peeled for those clever connections that tie everything together. Scan for loose synonyms, watch out for cross-category decoys, and above all, trust your intuition.
So, are you ready to flex those mental muscles and embark on a journey of wordplay and discovery? Join me in unraveling the mysteries of today's puzzle, and let's see where our connections lead us. Whether you're a seasoned solver or a newcomer to the game, there's always room for more minds to tackle the challenge. So, what do you say? Ready to dive in and unlock some linguistic delights? Let's do this!
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