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Connections is among the most beloved word games offered by The New York Times, swiftly turning into a daily favorite for puzzle enthusiasts worldwide. Similar to Wordle, Connections invites players to discover the shared connection among clusters of words—and it refreshes nightly at midnight with an entirely new puzzle. As the challenge increases through the week, we’re here to provide tips, hints, and the complete solution for today (if you require assistance).
Want to move directly to the answers? Scroll down to the bottom. Prefer tackling it on your own? Continue reading for useful clues and tactics.
What Is Connections?
Connections is a daily word game from The New York Times, crafted with input from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. It is accessible on both desktop and mobile web browsers.
Each puzzle features 16 words. Your task? Organize them into four groups of four, with each group sharing a unifying theme. These themes can encompass everything from pop culture and geography to clever wordplay and more. Although several groupings may appear possible, there’s only one definitive answer.
When you successfully identify a group, those words vanish from the board. However, exercise caution—each incorrect guess counts as a misstep, with a limit of four before the game concludes.
To simplify things, feel free to rearrange the words to uncover new patterns. Each group is color-coded to indicate difficulty: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and lastly purple, which is generally the most challenging. And yes, akin to Wordle, sharing your outcomes on social media is encouraged.
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Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle
Looking for a hint in the right direction without revealing everything? Here are some gentle clues for today’s themes:
– Yellow: Found on a Redwood
– Green: Traits of common household pets
– Blue: SNL is filled with these
– Purple: The second half is identical
Still perplexed? Scroll down for the actual categories and solutions.
Today’s Connections Categories
Here’s a summary of the four categories in today’s puzzle:
– Yellow: Components of a tree
– Green: Features of dogs and cats
– Blue: Comedic act
– Purple: __ Pole
And now, the moment you’ve been waiting for…
Today’s Connections Answers (#682)
– Components of a tree: BRANCH, LEAF, ROOT, TRUNK
– Features of dogs and cats: FUR, MUZZLE, PAW, TAIL
– Comedic act: ACT, BIT, GAG, SKETCH
– __ Pole: BEAN, FLAG, MAY, TAD
Didn’t solve it today? No worries—tomorrow presents a new challenge, and we’ll return with additional hints and answers to assist you.
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Missed yesterday’s Connections? Review the April 22 solution here.