Hints
If you’re diving into today’s NYT Connections puzzle, get ready for a delightful challenge celebrating love with the theme of XOXOXO. While it’s not overly complex, some hints might help you keep your momentum flowing.
Start by focusing on the theme. Think of words commonly associated with affection. Here are some helpful categories you can explore:
Words involving affection:
Look for verbs and nouns that describe intimate actions between loved ones. Here are a few suggestions to kickstart your thinking:
KISS, CUDDLE, EMbrace.
General words with a warm vibe:
Think about words that suggest closeness or warmth. Some examples to consider:
SNUG, SMOOCH, PECK.
Remember, in the Strands puzzle, finding words of four letters or more can help reveal hints toward the theme. Try searching for various combinations to unlock extra clues and keep the momentum buzzing!
Answers
Once you’ve navigated through the hints and engaged with the challenge, here’s the complete list of answers for today’s Strands puzzle:
Non-spangram answers:
SNUGGLE, PECK, SMACK, EMBRACE, CUDDLE, SMOOCH.
Spangram answer:
HUGSANDKISSES. Start from the H located five letters to the right on the top row, and wind downward to discover the full phrase.