Today’s NYT Connections game involved arranging 16 words into four groups based on common links between them. The groups are color-coded based on difficulty level, with the purple group typically being the hardest. Players must be careful not to make mistakes, as four incorrect guesses will result in the game being over. To assist players, hints are provided for each group to guide them in the right direction. Today’s words included QUIET, MAGIC, COLD, SIN, BUG, BREACH, EASY, ENOUGH, SING, WINDY, DIVE, MOTOR, RELAX, COUGH, and SPOUT.
The hints for today’s groups included instructions to be calm, aches and pains, large mammal actions, and alternate names for major urban centers. The four groups for today’s game were revealed as “settle down,” “minor ailments,” “what humpback whales do,” and “____ City nicknames.” The answers to today’s Connections game were EASY, ENOUGH, QUIET, RELAX for the yellow group, BUG, CHILL, COLD, COUGH for the green group, BREACH, DIVE, SING, SPOUT for the blue group, and MAGIC, MOTOR, SIN, WINDY for the purple group.
The author admitted to losing their winning streak after 32 days due to some red herrings in the game. They revealed their thought process while trying to solve the groups and the mistakes they made. Despite their experience with the game, they were unsuccessful this time. The author also shared their surprise at learning that Magic City is a nickname for Miami, showing that even seasoned players can encounter new information and challenges in the game.
In addition to sharing the hints and answers for today’s Connections game, the author also took the opportunity to introduce readers to a pro wrestler named Joe Hendry. Known for his catchy theme song and spoofing popular songs to make fun of his opponents, Hendry has gained popularity in the wrestling world. The author shared some of Hendry’s performances and encouraged readers to check out his work. Overall, the post provided a mix of entertainment, gaming, and pop culture references to engage readers in a variety of topics.
