Hints
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle takes inspiration from the exhilarating world of sports, specifically the Winter Olympics, making it an engaging challenge for enthusiasts. The theme “The cutting edge” suggests precision and agility, key elements in various Olympic sports. If you’re feeling stuck, consider looking for words associated with movements and techniques.
To unlock hints, focus on creating words of four letters or more. Each trio you find will reveal a theme word, guiding you toward the eventual solution. Here’s a selection of clue words that have helped previous players: ROVE, GOOP, COOP, COPS, COPE, SPORE, CURE. These can be your stepping stones toward cracking the puzzle.
Answers
Now, onto the answers that fit within today’s theme! In total, you’ll be aiming for several key terms, including the elusive spangram—a word that uses all the letters in the grid. Here are the standard answers you should be looking for: JUMP, LIFT, LOOP, SPIN, COMBO, THROW, and CROSSOVER. And as for today’s spangram, it’s none other than FIGURESKATING, which beautifully ties together the puzzle’s winter sports inspiration. To locate it, find the ‘F’ two rows to the right and six letters down from the top-left corner, then trace it into a delightful figure-skating shape.
As the puzzle wraps up, many enthusiasts share their experiences, often emphasizing the joy of solving these themed challenges. Puzzles like this can be a wonderful way to engage your mind while enjoying some light-hearted competition. Keep practicing to enhance your skill for future games like Connections!