Hints
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle brings a delightful challenge with the theme “Gone fishing.†This puzzle offers a nice mix of familiarity and thought-provoking clues that can make your brain dance. Let’s get you a few hints to hook onto as you navigate through it.
If you’re running into a bit of trouble, remember that each time you find three words of four letters or more, you can unlock a hint related to today’s theme. Here are some clever word combinations you can work with: LIVE, TACK, RATE, ROLE, SINE, LURE, and more. Keep an eye out for these words, as they’ll help pave your way toward the elusive theme words.
As you delve deeper, focus on the fishing-related terms. Tackle those tricky spots by thinking of equipment and actions associated with fishing. This could lead you toward solutions that fit into the overall theme. Think broadly and creatively!
Answers
For those eager to reveal all the answers, here’s the full set you’re seeking. This puzzle doesn’t just challenge you; it rewards you with a sense of accomplishment once you spot everything. Here are the answers aligned with today’s theme:
- HOOK
- LINE
- LURE
- REEL
- SCALE
- BOBBER
- SINKER
- SWIVEL
And for the spangram, today’s standout is TACKLEBOX. To locate it, start at the T positioned four letters down in the first row and wind your way across the grid.
As fans of the puzzle often share, embracing the theme, and letting it guide your thought process can really enhance the experience. Solving puzzles like these can sometimes feel like casting your line into new watersâ€â€you never know what you’ll reel in!