Connections is a word-based game launched in 2023 that challenges players to find common threads between a series of words. Players must group the words into four categories – yellow, green, blue, and purple – and name the connections. Each puzzle consists of 16 words, each belonging to a specific category, with the level of difficulty increasing from yellow to purple. Players must correctly group all four words in each set to progress, with incorrect guesses counting toward the mistake tally. The game ends once four mistakes are made, prompting players to carefully strategize their connections.
Players can shuffle and rearrange the board of words to help them in guessing the connections, making the game more engaging and challenging. Puzzles editor Wyna Liu suggests that players should pivot to a different category if they notice five or more words belonging to one category, as this may help clear the board and make other categories easier to see. Newsweek provides hints and answers for each day’s Connections puzzle, helping players navigate the challenging game and improve their skills in identifying common threads between words.
In one specific example, the categories and answers for Connections #584 are provided to illustrate how the game works. Yellow category includes words related to “means,” green category includes words related to “lacking,” blue category includes words related to “martini specifications,” and purple category includes words related to “fictional misters.” The words in each category represent different methods, descriptions of lack, ways to make a cocktail, and specific male titles, respectively. Players can test their skills by trying to guess the connections between the given words, providing a fun and engaging way to challenge themselves mentally.
By providing hints and answers for each day’s Connections puzzle, Newsweek aims to assist players in successfully completing the game and improving their word association skills. The game requires critical thinking, logic, and creativity to identify the common threads between words, adding an element of challenge and excitement for players. With each round of Connections released at midnight in the player’s local time zone, there is always an opportunity to test one’s skills and attempt to crack the puzzle, making it a fun and engaging experience. Newsweek will continue to offer tips and guidance for each new game, helping players navigate the complexities of Connections and enjoy the word-based challenge.
