The New York Times Connections puzzle is a brainteaser game where players are given 16 words and asked to put them into four groups that are somehow connected. The game editor uses words that can fit in more than one group to trick players. While Wordle is more of a vocabulary test, Connections requires a different kind of critical thinking. Players must mentally assign the words to related groups of four and click on their chosen group. The groups are color-coded, with yellow being the easiest and purple the toughest.
Playing Connections is easy, but winning is hard. Players must carefully examine the words and think about related terms to determine the connections between them. Sometimes the connection might only have to do with a part of the word, adding an additional layer of challenge. The hints for each group range from straightforward to more obscure, providing players with some guidance. The yellow group hint for today’s puzzle is “Baked goods,” the green group hint is “Food goes here,” the blue group hint is “You’ve got the beat,” and the purple group hint is “Not square, but…”
Today’s Connections answers include the yellow group theme of deli bread options, with the words bun, hero, roll, and wrap. The green group theme is slang for mouth, featuring the words chops, kisser, trap, and yap. The blue group theme is keeping rhythm with music, including the words bob, clap, snap, and tap. Lastly, the purple group theme is round of ____, with the words applause, drinks, funding, and golf. By correctly grouping the words, players can successfully solve the Connections puzzle and test their critical thinking skills.
