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Puzzle #896 brings clear clues with themes from music, films and animal homes.
The categories stay simple, with lenient terms and ABBA words adding fun.
Fresh puzzles arrive daily, keeping the NYT Connections streak lively.
A new NYT Connections puzzle arrives with fresh clues for puzzle #896. The mix of words today feels smooth and friendly, especially for anyone who enjoys classic songs and strong old films. Each part of the puzzle brings easy energy and steady flow, making the whole set fun to explore.
NYT Connections remains one of the most loved games in the New York Times collection. The format stays simple. Sixteen words appear on the screen.
Each group of four words fits together in one clear way. Finding the link builds the main challenge. A correct guess removes the set. A wrong guess counts as a strike. Four strikes end the run, so each choice matters.
A shuffle button can move the words around. This often helps the mind see new patterns. The color system gives another layer of help.
Yellow brings the easiest group.
Green gives a medium challenge.
Blue brings a deeper theme.
Purple stands as the trickiest and most surprising.
After finishing the puzzle, the results can be shared for fun on social platforms.
Puzzle #896 carries a light and playful mood. Many clues link to music or movies. A few words even come from famous ABBA songs, giving the board a bright, retro feel.
Slight hints guide the path:
Yellow points toward gentle behavior.
Green points toward warm and safe animal spaces.
Blue points toward well-known films.
Purple points toward classic '70s music.
These tiny nudges help the mind catch the right direction.
The formal categories create a precise map:
Yellow stands for “Lenient.”
Green stands for “Animal homes.”
Blue stands for “Oliver Stone movies.”
Purple stands for “Second words from ABBA hits.”
Each category fits the tone of the puzzle, creating a mix of familiar themes with smooth flow.
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The full answer list falls into place with simple logic.
Lenient group: EASY, LAX, LOOSE, SLACK
Animal homes group: BURROW, DEN, LODGE, WARREN
Oliver Stone movie group: JFK, NIXON, PLATOON, WALL STREET
ABBA words group: GIMME, MIA, QUEEN, TROUPER
Every group feels clean once the match becomes clear.
Puzzle #896 brings a soft start, gentle middle and lively finish. The mix of music, animal themes and popular movies creates a smooth rhythm. The difficulty stays fair. No group feels too heavy or too confusing. The board keeps interest from start to finish and brings a satisfying end.
NYT Connections now includes a special bot that checks progress after each game. It shows streaks, accuracy and total puzzles completed. The bot can also break down small details, making the game feel deeper and more exciting.
Puzzle #896 ends on a bright note. The hints feel clean. The answers feel sharp. The themes feel friendly. As always, a new Connections puzzle arrives after midnight and brings a fresh set of words. Another round waits, another pattern forms and another story begins inside sixteen small words.
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