Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge, with themes that will engage both beginners and seasoned players alike. Expect a mix of categories that range from straightforward to peculiar. Below are hints for each grouping to guide you through the puzzle.
Yellow Group Hint
Right to the point.
Green Group Hint
What you aim for.
Blue Group Hint
Not chess.
Purple Group Hint
Carl Sandburg is one.
Answers
Feeling stuck? Here are the full answers for today’s categories in the Connections puzzle:
Yellow Group
The theme is direct. The answers are blunt, frank, plain, and straight.
Green Group
The theme is target. The answers are goal, mark, object, and point.
Blue Group
The theme is checkers terms. The answers are capture, crown, jump, and king.
Purple Group
The theme is 20th century American poets. The answers are Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Frost, Ezra Pound, and Adrienne Rich.
As you sift through the pieces of today’s puzzle, remember that enjoying the process is just as important as the outcome. Connect with the rhythm of the words and let your mind wander into the realms of creative language. Happy puzzling!
