Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge, showcasing an array of categories that will test your word skills and lateral thinking. As you dive into this intricate web of clues, take a moment to think aloud—sometimes, saying the hints can unlock hidden connections you might overlook. Here are some clues to guide your thought process:
- Yellow group hint: Think about what you might find at a coffee station.
- Green group hint: Consider items that have stripes.
- Blue group hint: These words commonly precede “fly” in names of insects.
- Purple group hint: Focus on words that sound like greetings.
Answers
Now, for those eager to know the solutions, here’s a breakdown of today’s answers by category:
- Yellow group: Items often found at a coffee station: cup, lid, stirrer, straw.
- Green group: Things characterized by stripes: candy cane, crosswalk, referee, tiger.
- Blue group: Words that go before “fly” in insect names: butter, dragon, fire, horse.
- Purple group: Homophones of various salutations: chow (ciao), hay (hey), high (hi), Yeoh (yo).
As you celebrate your victories and ponder those tricky categories, remember that understanding the connections is just as fun as solving the puzzle itself. Engage with the community and share your thoughts on the day’s challenges—after all, puzzle enthusiasts thrive on spirited discussions about the latest Connections scenarios. Happy puzzling!