Hints
Welcome to today’s NYT Connections Puzzle! With a theme of “Inch by inch, row by row,” this puzzle invites you to dig deep into your gardening vocabulary. If you get stuck, fear not—there are strategies to help you grow your word list. Remember, you’re on a quest to frame the perfect garden in words.
If you’re feeling a bit tangled, the clue “Green thumb” should steer you toward the right track. Begin by identifying any four-letter words or longer; these will fuel your progress. Here’s a select list of helpful words that could open doors to the hints embedded in the puzzle:
Use words like SOLE, ROLE, DATE, SLEEP, and RIPE. Each discovery gets you closer to revealing key theme words.
Answers
Now, let’s sow the seeds of knowledge with the answers for today’s puzzle. The challenge lies in uncovering all relevant words related to the nature-inspired theme. Each answer contributes to a lush linguistic landscape, some even creating a spangram.
Here are the non-spangram answers you’ll need: GROW, SEED, RIPEN, SPROUT, BLOSSOM, HARVEST.
The pièce de résistance—a spangram that connects the board—is VEGETABLEGARDEN. Look for the letter ‘V’ six letters down in the far-left column, then navigate your way through to uncover this verdant treasure.
As you sift through today’s puzzle, remember to enjoy the journey. Collecting words can be akin to cultivating a garden; sometimes, a little patience and persistence are all you need to yield bountiful results. Happy puzzling!