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Connections ranks among the top word games from The New York Times, rapidly becoming a go-to choice for puzzle lovers. Similar to Wordle, this daily challenge resets at midnight, presenting a new collection of words that increases in difficulty each day. The objective? To discover the shared link among sets of four words. If you’re having trouble, don’t fret—we’ve got hints, strategies, and today’s answer to assist you.

Want to bypass straight to the solution? Scroll down to the bottom for today’s Connections answer. But if you prefer to tackle it on your own, continue reading for useful clues and tips.

What Is Connections?

Connections is the newest sensation in the New York Times Games collection, developed with the collaboration of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. The game can be played on both desktop and mobile browsers, challenging players to categorize 16 words into four groups of four, with every group sharing a common theme.

The twist? While some words may appear to fit together, there’s only one accurate combination for each group. Once you successfully identify a group, those words are removed from the board. However, be cautious—each incorrect guess counts as a mistake, with a limit of four before the game concludes.

To make it easier (or more challenging), you have the option to shuffle the board to see the words in a different order. Each group is also color-coded based on difficulty: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Just like with Wordle, you can share your outcomes with friends on social media.

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Hints for Today’s Connections Categories

Need a little push in the right direction? Here are some enigmatic clues for today’s categories:

– Yellow: Locations where money is held
– Green: To flinch
– Blue: Online traffic
– Purple: Facial expressions using the mouth

Still puzzled? Keep reading for the actual category names.

Today’s Connections Categories

Here’s the breakdown of today’s puzzle:

– Yellow: Places to obtain cash
– Green: Rebound
– Blue: Elements monitored by website analytics
– Purple: Actions you can perform with your lips

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Today’s Connections #700 Solution

Here are the accurate groupings for today’s challenge:

– Places to obtain cash: ATM, CASH REGISTER, TIP JAR, WALLET
– Rebound: BANK, BOUNCE, CAROM, RICOCHET
– Elements monitored by website analytics: CLICK, HIT, PAGE VIEW, VISIT
– Actions you can perform with your lips: CURL, PUCKER, PURSE, SMACK

Didn’t crack it today? No problem—there’s a new puzzle ready for you tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints and answers to aid you.

In search of more puzzle enjoyment? Check out today’s Wordle or the NYT’s Strands game for additional challenging fun. And if you missed yesterday’s Connections, you can find the solution here.

Want to keep playing? Head over to Mashable’s Games hub for a comprehensive collection of free puzzles and games.