The New York Times Connections puzzle offers a different challenge compared to Wordle, requiring players to group 16 words into four categories that are somehow connected. The game editor, Wyna Liu, knows how to keep players on their toes by using words that can fit into multiple groups. Along with hints and tips for today’s Connections puzzle, the article also provides answers for the groups along with general tips for Strands, another game from the Times that has recently been released.
For those playing the Connections puzzle, today’s hints include clues for the yellow, green, blue, and purple groups. The yellow group focuses on types of bags, with words like clutch, messenger, satchel, and tote being the answers. The green group centers around wiggle room, featuring words like freedom, latitude, license, and slack. The blue group deals with indications to proceed, with cues, prompts, signals, and words being the answers. Lastly, the purple group focuses on underwear in the singular, with boxer, brief, drawer, and short being the connected words.
To play Connections, players need to mentally assign the 16 words to related groups of four and click on the words they believe belong together. The groups are color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple, which is the toughest. The key to winning is to carefully examine the words and think about their relationships with one another. Sometimes connections may be based on a single aspect of the word, such as all words starting with the name of a rock band.
In addition to the Connections puzzle, the article also provides a Wordle cheat sheet with the most popular letters used in English words. For those interested in playing Wordle, the answer and hints for today’s game are presented as well. As for Strands, a new game from the Times that has transitioned out of beta and into the NYT’s Games app, some general tips are shared to help players navigate the game effectively. With a variety of puzzles and games available, players can enjoy a range of challenges and sharpen their skills in vocabulary, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
