Hints
Welcome to today’s NYT Connections Puzzle! With a theme like “Not Your Average Joe,” it promises to be engaging yet challenging, especially if you’re a fan of Starbucks. The puzzle encourages you to think outside the box while you search for hidden words related to this theme.
To unlock hints, focus on discovering any four-letter words or longer. Each time you find three of these words, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. Here are some helpful clues to get you started: SORT, BOLT, GENT, ROTS, VALE, SCAR, MEAT, TEAM, LACE, BITER, BOTS, LOTS, SOOT.
Answers
Now, for those who want to dive straight into the solutions, here are today’s answers tied into the theme:
BOLD, NUTTY, BITTER, SMOOTH, STRONG, AROMATIC, VELVETY
The standout spangram for today’s puzzle is COFFEE, which weaves across the board. To locate it, start with the letter C that is five spaces down on the far-left row and wind your way across the puzzle.
As you work through the puzzle, you might appreciate the clever connections hidden within the answers. Engaging with the puzzle can often reveal surprising combinations and improve your problem-solving skills.