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Connections is the second most played game after Wordle on the NYT app and website. The fusion of wordplay and strategy is the reason behind its popularity. The game attracts word enthusiasts from every sphere of life be it a doctor or a Hollywood celebrity. For instance, Mariah Carey posted about being an active player in July 2024 on X, formerly known as Twitter.
This is just the tip of the iceberg, as countless YouTubers such as Every Day Doug also feature the game regularly on their channel.
Today’s 2.5 out of 5 NYT Times-rated puzzle serves a moderate difficulty that can be enjoyed by beginners as well as pros. So, without further ado, let's explore gameplay tips, hints, and the answers to NYT Connections #499 for October 22, 2024.
NYT Connections is deceptively simple, yet intellectually challenging. Your task is to sort 16 words into four categories, each with its unique connections. The categories can range from literature and technology to geography. The participant has to use critical thinking skills to figure out how the words relate to one another.
Yellow: Connected with branded goods
Green: Design or master plan
Blue: Spaceships, NASA-vehicle
Purple: Name is the game
No worries if you could not solve it today, here are the solutions to satisfy your curiosity.
Yellow: Designer, Haute, High-End, Luxury
Green: Concoct, Engineer, Hatch, Mastermind
Blue: GALILEO, PIONEER, VIKING, VOYAGER
Purple: BINGO, MARCO POLO, TAG, UNO
NYT Connections is a great brain-teaser, loved by people worldwide. Each day brings a different challenge that keeps players hooked. So, gear up for tomorrow's challenge and keep exploring the thrilling world of words!
