Connections: Everything You Should Know About the NYT’s Popular Word Game — Plus Today’s Puzzle Solution

Connections has rapidly gained traction as one of The New York Times’ standout word games, joining the ranks of other viral sensations like Wordle. The main goal? Discover the shared connection among groups of four words. Though it seems straightforward, the difficulty escalates each day — and if you find yourself stuck, we’ve got tips and strategies to assist.

Want to jump directly to the solution? Scroll down to find today’s answers. But if you’re ready to take on the challenge, continue reading for clues and insights to help you along the way.

What Is Connections?

Connections is a daily word game from The New York Times that has taken social networks by storm. With contributions from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game challenges players to figure out four sets of four words that share a common theme.

You can engage with Connections via your browser or mobile device. Each puzzle presents 16 words, and your objective is to categorize them into four themed groups. The themes can vary from pop culture nods to scientific terms or even food types. Stay vigilant — while some words might appear to fit together, only one arrangement is correct.

When you successfully identify a group, those words will vanish from the board. An incorrect guess counts as a strike. You can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

To aid you, the board can be shuffled, which may help in spotting patterns more easily. Each category is indicated by color to signify difficulty: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple — the most challenging of them all. Similar to Wordle, you have the option to share your results with others online.

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Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle

Need a hint to get you started without revealing too much? Here are some gentle nudges for today’s categories:

– Yellow: A vibrant celebration
– Green: Someone’s traits
– Blue: Commonly found in England
– Purple: The outline of an animal’s facial feature

Still confused? Keep scrolling for the actual category names.

Today’s Connections Categories

Here’s a better look at today’s puzzle themes:

– Yellow: Quite the celebration
– Green: One’s makeup
– Blue: British units of weight
– Purple: What “Cat’s Eye” describes

Still hanging in there? Ready for the big reveal?

Today’s Connections Answers (#712)

Here’s how today’s puzzle is categorized:

– Quite the celebration: BASH, BLAST, BLOWOUT, RAVE
– One’s makeup: CHARACTER, FIBER, MAKEUP, NATURE
– British units of weight: DRAM, OUNCE, POUND, STONE
– What “Cat’s Eye” describes: EYELINER, GLASSES, MARBLE, NEBULA

Didn’t solve it this time? No need to fret — a fresh puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll be ready with more helpful hints and solutions to help you maintain your streak.

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