Connections: Tips, Advice, and Today’s Solutions for the NYT Word Game

Connections has swiftly gained a reputation as one of The New York Times’ favorite word games, standing alongside internet sensations like Wordle. The game invites players to discover the “common links between words,” and with a new puzzle launching daily at midnight, the challenge tends to intensify as the week unfolds. If you find yourself at a standstill, don’t fret—we have hints, tactics, and today’s comprehensive answer to assist you.

Want to jump right to today’s solutions? Scroll to the end. Prefer to tackle it on your own? Keep reading for valuable clues and suggestions.

What Is Connections?

Connections is a daily word puzzle presented in The New York Times Games section. Developed with the assistance of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game has garnered a dedicated online following. It can be played on both desktop and mobile browsers.

The aim is straightforward: from a grid of 16 words, organize them into four groups of four words that have a shared theme. These themes can include pop culture allusions, historical personalities, software, geography, and more. While some words may appear to fit together, there is only one valid grouping for each category.

Each correct grouping you discover is removed from the grid. But tread carefully—each wrong guess counts as a mistake, and you are only permitted four before the game concludes.

To assist you in recognizing patterns, you can shuffle the grid. Each category is color-coded according to difficulty: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and finally purple. Like Wordle, you can share your results on social media once you’ve finished the puzzle.

Need some downtime? Explore other games like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crosswords on Mashable’s Games hub.

Hints for Today’s Connections Categories

Not quite ready for the complete answer? Here are some subtle hints for today’s puzzle categories:

– Yellow: To obstruct
– Green: You pay to attend these
– Blue: From a well-known video game
– Purple: Gerald, Harrison, etc.

Still pondering? Continue for more straightforward clues.

Today’s Connections Categories

If you require a bit more assistance, here are the actual categories for today’s puzzle:

– Yellow: Constrain
– Green: Paid events
– Blue: Related to the game The Oregon Trail
– Purple: What “Ford” could denote

Ready for the reveal? Scroll down for the complete solution.

Today’s Connections Puzzle Answer (#671)

Here’s the solution to today’s Connections puzzle:

– Constrain: BLOCK, CHECK, DAM, STOP
– Paid events: CONCERT, GAME, MOVIE, PLAY
– Related to the game The Oregon Trail: DYSENTERY, FORD, HUNT, OXEN
– What “Ford” could denote: ACTOR, CAR, DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT

Didn’t succeed this time? No problem—Connections resets every day, so you’ll have another opportunity to challenge your skills tomorrow. We’ll return with more hints and solutions to support you.

Looking for additional puzzles? Dive into Mashable’s Games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more.

Want to tackle yesterday’s puzzle? Check out the April 13 Connections solution here.

Also engaging with NYT Strands? Discover today’s hints and solutions for Strands right here.