Hints
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle leans into a fun and frosty theme: “You need to chill.” If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, don’t worry! Here are some hints to guide you through without giving too much away.
Start by looking for words associated with cold and food. You’ll want to find words with four letters or more to unlock some hints. Here are some possibilities: GONE, ABLE, TABLE, and TEEN. Use these, and you’ll be closer to unraveling the theme!
As you dig deeper, keep an eye out for other words that evoke a sense of chill, like those paring well with ice cream or sorbet. These clues can lead you closer to the answers and help solidify the overarching theme.
Answers
The answers for today’s puzzle connect directly to the theme, creating a fun culinary chill-out vibe. Here’s what you need to know:
Non-spangram answers include:
- PIZZA
- SHERBET
- WAFFLES
- VEGETABLES
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And here’s the spangram you’ve been looking for: FROZENFOOD. To discover it, start at the F in the far-right column, fifth letter down, and work backward. This will help you wrap up today’s challenge!
As puzzle enthusiasts often say, the journey of piecing together the clues can be as satisfying as solving the puzzle itself. Embrace the fun and challenge of today’s Connections, and don’t hesitate to lean into those chilly culinary keywords! Happy puzzling!