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Connections, one of the New York Times’ leading word games, has rapidly established itself as a daily cerebral challenge for enthusiasts of puzzles everywhere. Similar to Wordle, this game refreshes at midnight, presenting a new and often more complex puzzle each day. If you find yourself at a standstill, don’t fret—we’re here with hints, advice, and even today’s answer to assist you.

Want to jump straight to the answers? Scroll down to the end. Prefer tackling it independently? Continue reading for useful clues and techniques.

What Is Connections?

Connections is the latest sensation from the New York Times Games section, developed with the assistance of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. Accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms, the game invites players to categorize 16 words into four groups of four words each—based on a common theme or idea.

These categories can encompass everything from book names and countries to software and colloquialisms. Although some words might seem to belong to more than one category, there is only one correct arrangement. Choose wisely, and that set will vanish from the board. Make a mistake, and it counts against you—you can have up to four errors.

To assist you in identifying the correct groupings, you can rearrange the board to view the words from a different perspective. Each category is color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most challenging). Once you complete the game, you can share your achievements with friends—much like Wordle.

Need a break from Connections? Visit Mashable’s Games Hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and additional games.

Hints for Today’s Puzzle

Looking for a gentle push in the right direction without revealing too much? Here are some subtle hints for today’s categories:

– Yellow: Things done in education
– Green: Almost finished
– Blue: Open to possibilities
– Purple: Beginning of the alphabet

Still having trouble? We’ve provided more specific clues below.

Today’s Connections Categories

Here’s a clearer illustration of the themes behind today’s word combinations:

– Yellow: Activities for a student
– Green: Positive replies in a guessing game
– Blue: Ready for anything
– Purple: What “A” could signify

Drumroll, please…

Today’s Connections #707 Answers

Here are the correct groupings for today’s puzzle:

– Activities for a student: ASSIGNMENT, DRILL, EXERCISE, LESSON
– Positive replies in a guessing game: ALMOST, CLOSE, NOT QUITE, WARM
– Ready for anything: EASY, FLEXIBLE, GAME, OPEN
– What “A” could signify: AREA, ATHLETIC, EXCELLENT, ONE

Didn’t figure it out this time? No problem—a new puzzle arrives each day, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to guide you.

Searching for more puzzles? Check out:

– Today’s Wordle solution
– NYT Mini Crossword clues and solutions
– NYT Strands hints and answers
– NYT Connections: Sports Edition hints and answers

And if you missed yesterday’s Connections, you can find the solution here.

Enjoy puzzling!