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Rainstorm aftermath includes earthworms, mud, mushrooms, and puddles representing common post-precipitation environmental observations and natural phenomena
Missing the flinch-dance distinction hurts solving because both categories involve sudden movements and physical reactions to stimuli fundamentally
The hidden reason JUMP confuses everyone involves dual meanings between startled reflexive actions and choreographed dance movement techniques
Today’s NYT Connections delivers a movement-culinary puzzle where classic dance moves meet ice cream parlor desserts, and players are confused between flinching reactions and rainstorm aftermath observations.
Players report the most confusing is between flinch actions and dance moves—especially with words like “JUMP” that could be a startled reaction to surprise or a specific dance move in various dance styles!
Today's Theme: ‘ICE CREAM TREATS’ words are different frozen dessert creations and specialties served at ice cream shops. Each is a popular sweet treat that combines ice cream with various toppings, sauces or presentation styles.
Today's Theme: ‘FLINCH’ terms are sudden, involuntary movements made in response to surprise, fear or startling stimuli. Each is a quick reflexive action when someone is caught off guard.
Today's Theme: ‘DANCE MOVES’ words are popular dance steps and choreographed movements from various eras and styles. Each is a recognizable dance technique that has become cultural and mainstream.
Today's Theme: ‘SEEN IN THE AFTERMATH OF A RAINSTORM’ words are elements, creatures or conditions that are commonly seen after heavy rainfall. Each is a phenomenon that appears or becomes prominent after a precipitation event.
Practice with hints from previous game puzzles. This will help you for the coming games.
For the Yellow category on ice cream treats, try a different approach than 27 June 2025’s “THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH” pet activity objects. Today’s shift to frozen desserts shows Connections’ range from animal recreation to culinary specialties and food service.
For the Green category on flinch actions, use different movement knowledge than 26 June 2025’s “KINDS OF MACHINES” mechanical device classifications. Both categories involve motion but through different mechanisms—involuntary reactions versus designed mechanical functions.
For those who want the complete solutions to today's puzzle:
Yellow (Easiest): FLOAT, SHAKE, SPLIT, SUNDAE
Green (Medium): BOLT, JERK, JUMP, STARTLE
Blue (Medium-Challenging): CABBAGE PATCH, FLOSS, MOONWALK, ROBOT
Purple (Hardest): EARTHWORM, MUD, MUSHROOM, PUDDLE
Today’s Connections Puzzle uses a clever trick of combining physical and digital terms. This mixed bag challenges you to navigate between ice cream parlour desserts and weather aftermath while showing off your knowledge across multiple senses and experiences.
