Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge with its mix of intriguing categories. Get ready to flex those brain muscles as we reveal some helpful hints without giving too much away.
Yellow group hint: Think about something that isn’t going down.
Green group hint: This one literally sticks out.
Blue group hint: A famous actor starred in “Big,” and he’s key here.
Purple group hint: You’ll find this is a common flavor in toothpaste.
Answers
Ready for the full revelations? Here are the answers grouped by their themes:
Yellow group: The theme is “uptick.” The answers are hike, jump, rise, and spike.
Green group: The theme is “protuberance.” The answers include bump, hump, lump, and mound.
Blue group: The theme is “Tom Hanks roles.” Look for Gump, Phillips, Sully, and Woody.
Purple group: The theme involves “words before ‘mint.'” Your answers are breath, junior, pepper, and spear.
Puzzle-solvers often share their reactions, and this blend of categories seems to excite fans of both wordplay and film references. A tip for tackling such puzzles? Always keep an eye out for themes; they can provide helpful context as you work through the groups. Happy puzzling!