Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge, combining vintage slang and classic idioms. Each group has a unique theme, making it essential to think outside the box as you piece together the connections.
Here are the hints for today’s groupings, from the simpler yellow group to the more intricate purple group:
- Yellow group hint: They’re part of you.
- Green group hint: A lot!
- Blue group hint: Retro slang terms for a certain job.
- Purple group hint: Fire it downfield!
Answers
Ready to see the full answers? Here’s a breakdown of each group from the Connections puzzle:
Yellow group: This category revolves around body coverings. The answers are enamel, hair, nail, and skin.
Green group: Focused on masses in idiomatic expressions. You’ll find crowd, haystack, million, and ocean here.
Blue group: A tribute to old-timey slang for law enforcement. The answers include copper, dick, flatfoot, and gumshoe.
Purple group: This group is all about synonyms for “throw.” The answers are cast iron, Chuck E. Cheese, hurly burly, and pitchfork.
As you tackle today’s puzzle, remember that the thrill lies in testing your wit against the clues. Fans enjoy sharing their experiences and strategies, making the solving process even more engaging. Happy puzzling!
