Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge, with a mix of themes that will engage both seasoned players and newcomers. The purple category, in particular, offers a clever twist as it requires spotting hidden words related to each other within four of the grid words. Let’s dive into some hints to help you navigate this intricate puzzle.
Yellow group hint: What a parent should do for a child.
Green group hint: “____ my dear Watson.”
Blue group hint: Some go by Jim.
Purple group hint: Look for hidden words.
Answers
Now, for those eager to discover the full answers for today’s Connections, here’s how the grid breaks down:
Yellow group: The theme is care for. The four answers are baby, foster, mother, and nurse.
Green group: The theme is elementary. The four answers are basic, key, primary, and principal.
Blue group: The theme is Jameses. The four answers are Brown, Cook, Dean, and Harden.
Purple group: The theme is ending in family words. The four answers are alkaline (line), Declan (clan), diatribe (tribe), and napkin (kin).
As you tackle these groups, remember the joys of puzzle solving. Each piece falling into place brings a sense of accomplishment. Happy puzzling!