Connections: All You Need to Know About the NYT’s Trendy Word Game (Plus Today’s Puzzle Solution)
Connections has swiftly emerged as one of the favorite word games from The New York Times, earning its place among viral sensations like Wordle. The concept is straightforward yet captivating: discover the shared connection among sets of four words. But don’t underestimate it—every daily puzzle becomes increasingly tricky, and if you find yourself in a bind, we have tips, hints, and today’s answer to assist you.
Want to go straight to the solution? Scroll down to the end. Prefer to tackle it on your own? Continue reading for useful clues and tactics.
What Is Connections?
Connections is a daily word puzzle designed by New York Times associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. Accessible on both desktop and mobile platforms, the game offers players a 4×4 grid with 16 words. The aim? Organize them into four groups of four words that share a common theme.
Themes can vary from movie characters to tools, nations, or even clever wordplay. Although some words might appear to fit into multiple categories, there is only one correct arrangement.
Each correct group you pinpoint is removed from the grid. However, be cautious—each incorrect guess is counted as a mistake, and you can only make four before the game concludes.
To assist your brainstorming, you have the option to shuffle the grid. Each category is color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most challenging). Similar to Wordle, you’re able to share your results on social platforms.
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Hints for Today’s Connections Categories
Need a hint without giving too much away? Here are some subtle clues for today’s categories:
– Yellow: To write down
– Green: Essentials for a popular dice game
– Blue: Protagonists from action movies
– Purple: Words that share a common ending
Still having trouble? Keep scrolling for more explicit clues.
Today’s Connections Categories
Here are today’s themes for the puzzle:
– Yellow: Write down
– Green: Items necessary for Yahtzee
– Blue: Heroes in action film series
– Purple: ___Stick
Spoiler Alert: Today’s Connections Answers
Ready for the answers? Here are the solutions for today’s Connections puzzle (#697):
– Write down: AUTHOR, COMPOSE, PEN, WRITER
– Items necessary for Yahtzee: CUP, DICE, PENCIL, SCOREBOARD
– Heroes in action film series: BOND, JONES, OCEAN, WICK
– ___Stick: CANDLE, CHOP, JOY, YARD
Didn’t crack it this time? No worries—there’s a fresh puzzle every day, and we’ll be here with more hints and answers to assist you.
Looking for more?
– Check out today’s Wordle solution.
– Need assistance with the NYT Mini Crossword? We’re here to help.
– Playing the NYT’s new game Strands? Find today’s hints and answers right here.
– Missed yesterday’s Connections? Access the May 7 solution here.
And if you’re eager for even more puzzles, visit Mashable’s game hub for a complete selection of brain teasers and classic games.