Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge, perfect for enthusiasts looking to engage their minds in a playful showdown. This variant mixes words and themes that listeners might find familiar, making the connections all the more rewarding to discover.
Here are some hints to consider as you tackle this puzzle:
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Group Theme: Keep an eye out for common phrases or concepts. They often span a mix of categories, making them tricky yet fun. If you notice several words that connect through a shared experience or culture, you might be onto something.
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Word Associations: Think beyond the obvious. Some clues may involve playful language or puns, leading you to think differently about familiar terms.
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Overlap with Other Games: If you’re also diving into the Mini Crossword or another game today, some of the clues may have overlapping themes or answers. It’s worth considering how your skills in crossword solving might support you in this challenge.
Answers
For those who want to dive straight into the solutions, here are the complete answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle:
- 1A: BLOB (Amorphous shape in a lava lamp)
- 5A: BRAVO (“Wonderful performance!”)
- 6A: LIKES (Social media currency)
- 7A: UBERS (Cars that move around a miniature map)
- 8A: REST (Partner of relaxation)
- 1D: BRIBE (Offer money corruptly)
- 2D: LAKES (Canada has an estimated 2 million of them, the most of any country in the world)
- 3D: OVERT (In-your-face)
- 4D: BOSS (Work overseer)
- 5D: BLUR (Memory of a hectic day, perhaps)
Engaging with these clues and answers not only sharpens your skills but also connects you to a vibrant community of puzzle lovers. Enjoying the journey of solving is as important as the victory of completing each puzzle, especially when the challenge is as inviting as today’s NYT Connections.