Hints
Welcome to today’s NYT Connections puzzle, where players face the challenge of categorizing words into groups based on clever themes. This edition features a mix of delights and perplexities, particularly centered around a whimsical purple category that tests your creativity. Let’s dive into some hints that can guide your thinking without giving too much away.
Yellow group hint: Not real.
Green group hint: Fool with.
Blue group hint: Enterprise is another one.
Purple group hint: Snack foods, but with a twist.
Answers
Ready to unveil today’s answers? Here’s a breakdown of the words you need to complete your puzzle.
Yellow group: The theme revolves around imitation. The words are dummy, ersatz, faux, and mock.
Green group: Focused on play around (with), the answers include futz, mess, tinker, and toy.
Blue group: Here, we’re looking at car rental companies with Avis, Budget, Dollar, and Hertz.
Purple group: The theme is snack brands plus a starting letter, which yields Fritz (Ritz), plays (Lays), truffles (Ruffles), and Utz (yutz).
As some players share their happiest moments in tackling these puzzles, remember that approaching each word with curiosity can lead to delightful discoveries. Embrace the challenge, and let your solving skills shine!
