Connections: Clues, Strategies, and Today’s Solution

Connections is among the New York Times’ favorite word games, mesmerizing puzzle enthusiasts worldwide. Similar to Wordle, Connections invites players every day to uncover the “common links between words.” Each fresh puzzle arrives at midnight and generally increases in difficulty throughout the week. If you’re in a bind, we’ve compiled hints, tips, and the solution for today to assist you.

Want to jump directly to the answer? Scroll down. Prefer to tackle it yourself? Continue reading for valuable clues.

What Is Connections?

Connections is a daily word puzzle from the New York Times, developed with assistance from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. Accessible on both desktop and mobile, the game showcases a grid of 16 words. The objective? Organize them into four groups of four, each connected by a shared theme.

Though some words might appear to fit different categories, only one correct arrangement exists. Guess a group accurately, and those words will vanish from the board. Err, and it will count against your total—you have a maximum of four mistakes before the game concludes.

To aid in identifying patterns, you can rearrange the board. Each category is color-coded by level of difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest). Similar to Wordle, you have the option to share your results on social media.

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Today’s Connections Hints

Need a gentle push in the right direction? Here are some subtle hints for today’s categories:

– Yellow: Exclamations
– Green: Iconic thrillers
– Blue: Items you collect or select
– Purple: Someone’s possessions

Still require assistance? Here are the actual category names:

– Yellow: Interjections
– Green: Horror films, featuring “The”
– Blue: Items you can choose
– Purple: Personal belongings (without an “S”)

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Today’s Connections Answers (#677)

Ready for the solution? Here’s the breakdown for today’s puzzle:

– Interjections: BOY, GOODNESS, MAN, WOW
– Horror films, featuring “The”: BIRDS, EXORCIST, HAUNTING, SHINING
– Items you can choose: APPLE, BANJO, CARD, NOSE
– Personal belongings (minus “S”): BELONGING, EFFECT, GOOD, POSSESSION

Didn’t get it today? No need to worry—a new puzzle is available each day, and we’ll return with more hints and answers to support you.

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Missed yesterday’s puzzle? You can find the answer to the previous Connections here.