Hints
Welcome to today’s NYT Connections puzzle! As usual, expect a delightful challenge with themes that require a keen eye for detail and quick thinking. Today, the categories range in difficulty but promise to engage all puzzle enthusiasts. Let’s take a look at some hints to guide your way through the connections.
Yellow group hint: Maybe a nametag.
Green group hint: Joking around.
Blue group hint: Think Ali or Tyson.
Purple group hint: Think Schwarzenegger.
Answers
Now that you’ve had a chance to ponder those hints, here are the answers for each group in today’s Connections puzzle:
Yellow group: The theme revolves around accessories with a pointy fastener. Your four answers are badge, brooch, button, and pin.
Green group: This group focuses on the theme of teasing. The corresponding answers are bait, needle, rag, and rib.
Blue group: Here, the punches of boxing take center stage. Your answers are cross, hook, jab, and uppercut.
Purple group: Finally, this category combines muscle nicknames with “s.” The answers here are shammy (hammy), spec (pec), squad (quad), and strap (trap).
Each puzzle presents a unique opportunity to flex your cerebral muscles, and today is no different. The layering of themes enhances the intrigue, making it a fun challenge for both seasoned players and newcomers.