Connections is turning one soon, but the daily word challenge is no child's play. This engaging brainteaser has captured the hearts of puzzle enthusiasts and casual gamers alike. As the New York Times' second most-played game after Wordle, Connections requires players to uncover threads that connect a series of words, creating an exciting challenge that keeps players coming back for more.
Invented by puzzle editor Wyna Liu for the New York Times, Connections stands out for its clever design. Wyna has openly shared that the word tiles at the beginning of the game are intentionally arranged to throw players off the scent. This unique twist adds a layer of strategy, enticing players to think critically and creatively as they navigate through the puzzles.
Instructions on how to play the game are below. Clues and the answers for Thursday's puzzle are toward the end of the article. So, whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, let's dive into the world of Connections and explore how to master this captivating word challenge!
Understanding How to Play Connections
In Connections, players group words together to solve their common threads in order to reveal the name of their corresponding categories. Each puzzle consists of 16 words, which are divided into four groups. The uniting themes can come from a broad range of categories—anything from Halloween costumes to geometric terms.
If all four words are correctly placed into each set, those words will be removed from the board. Each incorrect guess counts toward the mistake tally. Up to four errors can be made before it’s game over! Players can shuffle and rearrange the board if they want to try to make the process of guessing the connections easier.
The board also has a color-coding system that represents levels of difficulty. Yellow represents the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. A group’s color will only be revealed once the words in a group have been correctly connected, adding an element of surprise to the gameplay.
Expert Tips for Winning at Connections
To make Connections even more challenging, a word can sometimes belong to more than one category—but there is only one correct answer. Wyna Liu has shared some valuable tips on what to do if you think that’s the case. “One suggestion that may help save some guesses is if you start selecting cards and notice that there are five or more that belong to that category; try pivoting to a different category before making that first guess,” she advised.
This strategy might take one of those extra cards out of contention or, at the very least, remove a few cards from the board, making other categories easier to see. The answers for today’s Connections puzzle will be revealed at the end of this article, so please scroll with caution if you want to work them out yourself!
Insights into Today's Connections Puzzle
Let’s take a look at some hints to help you figure out today’s Connections categories. Here are some clues:
- Yellow: Get to doing
- Green: Popular card game
- Blue: Frozen water sizes
- Purple: Seat locations
Today's Answers for Connections
Here are the answers to today’s puzzle:
- Yellow: Move to Action
- DRIVE, PROPEL, PUSH, PROMPT
- Green: Uno Cards
- DRAW, REVERSE, SKIP, WILD
- Blue: Hail Size Comparisons
- BASEBALL, GRAPEFRUIT, MARBLE, PARK
- Purple: Places with Benches
- COURTROOM, DUGOUT, GYM, PARK
With these insights and tips, you’re now well-equipped to tackle Connections and join the ranks of passionate players around the world. Happy puzzling!
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