Hints
If you’re diving into today’s NYT Connections Puzzle, get ready for a challenge themed around reality television. The fourth season of a popular show premieres today, setting the stage for a puzzle that’s bound to stump even the seasoned enthusiasts.
Today’s theme is encapsulated in the phrase: That’s just reality (TV). A crucial hint you might want to keep in mind: look for a show that’s all about trickery. As you navigate through the grid, focus on finding hidden words that align with this theme.
Struggling to start? Don’t worry! Here are some words that can unlock hints as you explore the puzzle:
SIDE, HIDE, START, TART, FAITH, TENS, BANS, FATE, SILT, CAST, TRAIT.
Remember, every time you discover three words of four letters or more, you’ll reveal a part of the theme. Keep searching and you’ll start piecing it together!
Answers
Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for: the answers that connect to today’s theme. Completing the puzzle involves finding all of these words, including the elusive spangram, which weaves from one side of the grid to the other.
Here are the non-spangram answers:
CASTLE, SHIELD, MISSION, FAITHFUL, BANISHMENT.
And the spangram of today’s puzzle is: THETRAITORS. To locate it, start at the T that’s three letters down on the far-left row, then navigate across and down to capture all its letters.
As you tackle today’s Connections puzzle, remember that fan reactions are buzzing with excitement over its tricky themes. Approach this challenge with a sense of curiosity and enjoy the process of unlocking each word. Happy puzzling!