Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge for enthusiasts, featuring a mix of themes that range from festive to somewhat witty. Players can expect a vibrant yellow category that celebrates the upcoming New Year, contrasting with a perplexing purple group that dives into the depths of nature.
For those seeking hints, here’s a sneak peek into the groupings:
- Yellow group hint: Here comes 2026!
- Green group hint: Where is it?
- Blue group hint: Pennsylvania city.
- Purple group hint: Waves.
Answers
Ready for the big reveal? Here are the full answers for each grouping in today’s Connections puzzle:
Yellow group: Happy New Year! The answers are ball drop, champagne flute, fireworks, and noisemaker.
Green group: Places where things disappear include Bermuda Triangle, black hole, couch cushions, and dryer.
Blue group: Associated with Philadelphia, the entries are brotherly love, cheesesteak, Liberty Bell, and Rocky.
Purple group: Starting with bodies of water, we have bay leaf, channel surf, sea bass, and sound barrier.
As you tackle the challenges of the Connections puzzle, remember—it’s all about the joy of discovery, whether you ace it in record time or need a little extra help to track down those tricky answers.