Stuck on today’s Connections puzzle? Don’t worry—I’ve got subtle hints and complete answers below, written in a natural, conversational tone to keep the fun intact.
🟨 Yellow – Meddle
Hint: Think of synonyms for “intrude” or “poke around.”
Answer: nose around, poke, pry, snoop
🟩 Green – Words After “No” to Say “It’s All Good”
Hint: Common phrases like “no ____” that mean reassurance.
Answer: no biggie, no hard feelings, no sweat, no worries
🟦 Blue – Super
Hint: Fill-in-the-blank with “Super ___” to complete each phrase.
Answer: super glue, Super Mario World, Super Pac, super power
🟪 Purple – Ending with Fish
Hint: These phrases end with the name of a fish.
Answer: camisole (sole), Cape Cod (cod), drum and bass (bass), Wu‑Tang (tang)
How to Solve Like a Pro
- Start with low-hanging fruit: words like “poke” and “snoop” instantly suggest meddling, helping you fill Yellow quickly.
- Beware of rapper “traps”: Seeing Pac, Biggie, Wu‑Tang, Snoop in the grid might mislead you—they’re spread across different categories.
- Boost Blue with blanks: Noticing one “Super ___” tip clears the rest of that set quickly.
- Look for word endings: The fish group clicks once you identify common fish names at the ends of familiar phrases.
Why Connections Rocks
NYT Connections is a daily brain-teaser that blends logic, vocabulary, and lateral thinking. It’s satisfying to solve and addictive enough to keep your streak—and your mind—sharp.
