Hints
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle presents the theme “Oh boy!”—an invitation to discover some thrilling words that resonate with excitement. As you dive in, you might find yourself challenged by the length and complexity of the answers.
To gather hints and unlock clues, look for words that relate to the puzzle’s vibrant theme. If you’re in need of some starting points, try finding shorter words that fit the bill. Some helpful four-letter words to seek out include TEST, REST, NEST, TIDE, and DOSE. Each correct find will help you inch closer to the hidden theme words.
When you explore the letters, remember that identifying any three words of four letters or more will often grant you one of the theme words as a hint. Keep digging and experimenting with combinations—you might just unlock that spangram!
Answers
Once you’ve explored the puzzle and have your theory in hand, here are the answers connected to the theme:
EAGER, EXCITED, FERVENT, ZEALOUS, ENTHUSIASTIC
And for the spangram, it’s LETSDOTHIS. To discover it, trace back three letters from the top row’s starting L and follow a downward path.
Puzzle enthusiasts often find that approaching with a mindset of curiosity leads to delightful surprises—even when answers seem elusive. Embrace the challenge, and happy puzzling!