Need a little nudge through today’s Connections puzzle? Here are subtle hints by color-coded difficulty, followed by complete spoiler answers.
🟨 Yellow – Sequence / Order
Hint: Think about things that come one after the other.
Answer: RUN, SERIES, STREAK, STRING
🟩 Green – Pick Up On
Hint: Phrases that mean “notice” or “become aware.”
Answer: CATCH, NOTE, SEE, SPOT
🟦 Blue – Yoga Backbends
Hint: They’re all popular yoga poses.
Answer: BRIDGE, COBRA, COW, WHEEL
🟪 Purple – Electric
Hint: Fill in the blank after “electric.”
Answer: BLANKET, EEL, GUITAR, SLIDE
Pro Tips to Solve Faster
- Eliminate mismatches early: When you spot words like “RUN,” “SERIES,” or “STREAK,” your brain quickly clicks into sequence mode.
- Think in phrases: “CATCH on,” “NOTE on,” and “SPOT” all lead you to the Green group.
- Visualize movement: Yoga poses and electric items are vivid categories—great anchors for the Blue and Purple groups.
- Trust the grid: Use the color-coded clues (yellow easiest to purple hardest) to guide your pacing.
Why Players Love Connections
NYT Connections isn’t just another puzzle—it’s a daily mental workout that blends vocabulary, pattern-spotting, and lateral thinking. Even seasoned solvers appreciate its mix of easy reveals and brain-teasing traps.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What time does the NYT Connections puzzle go live?
A: A fresh puzzle drops every midnight in your local time zone.
Q: Who is the editor behind Connections?
A: Wyna Liu, an NYT crossword pro since 2020, creates and curates daily Connections challenges.
Q: How is Connections different from Wordle?
A: Instead of guessing a word, you group 16 words into four themed categories (one each of yellow, green, blue, and purple difficulty).
Q: Can I play for free?
A: Yes! It’s available via the NYT Games website and mobile app.
