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The New York Times' word game remains to attract word game addicts with innovative and frequently difficult puzzles. Like Wordle, it has become a daily habit for a lot of people. Players aim each day to gather 16 words into 4 sets linked by associations. The difficulty is in finding the unseen relationships, some of which are abstract.
Those having difficulty with today's puzzle that this complete article gives you helpful hints, the categories, and the complete solution to the crossword. Scroll carefully—spoilers ahead!
This is a new daily word game by The New York Times launched on June 12, 2023, NYT Connections. Designed by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game has become extremely popular for its combination of logic, vocabulary and lateral thinking.
The challenge is to place each of 16 words into four sets of four words, each set being based on the same ana. Every group is coded in a particular colour to designate the level of difficulty:
Yellow: Easiest, straightforward category.
Green and Blue: Average, manufacturer is wordplay.
Purple: Most difficult, usually abstract or confusing.
Players have 4 attempts to correctly categorize all. Incorrect answers diminish the number of lives left. After all four colors have been solved, the game ends with the color-coded grid.
Feeling stuck? Here are some gentle hints to help without spoiling the whole solution:
Yellow: Describes a person's surroundings or environment.
Green: Refers to extraordinary or famous individuals.
Blue: Tools used by Architect and Building Planning.
Purple: Each message starts with the same word.
If the hints don’t do it, today’s puzzle category names are official:
Yellow: Milieu
Green: Luminary
Blue: Architectural Drawing Tools
Purple: Bar ___
These clues should offer a clearer path to solving the puzzle. But for those still puzzled, the complete solution is just below.
Here are the answers for today’s puzzle:
Parts of a table setting: FORK, GLASS, NAPKIN, PLATE
Increased, with "up": FLEW, ROSE, SHOT, THRUST
Kinds of digital storage: CARD, CLOUD, DISK, DRIVE
Units of volume plus letter: BOUNCE, GALLEON, PINOT, QUARTZ
Mastering Connections requires more than just vocabulary skills. Here are some strategies to improve gameplay:
Look for obvious pairs: Spotting two words that clearly relate can help identify a potential category.
Consider alternate meanings: Words like "drive" or "shot" have multiple interpretations, making it easier to miss connections.
Shuffle frequently: Rearranging the board can trigger fresh associations and reveal hidden patterns.
Think outside the box: The trickiest categories often involve puns, homophones, or creative wordplay.
Like Wordle, Connections has become a social media sensation. Players frequently share their results, sparking debates over tricky categories or clever groupings. The game’s mix of language skills and logical reasoning makes it a perfect daily challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.
Whether solving it solo or competing with friends, the game continues to offer a fun and brain-stretching experience. And for those who missed the solution today, there’s always another chance tomorrow.
