Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is a fun challenge, especially if you’re into summer sports!
Connections is one of the New York Times popular word games. It invites players to find common links among a list of words. Like Wordle, it resets after midnight, keeping the game fresh and exciting. Need some hints? You’ve come to the right place!
If you want to solve the puzzle yourself, stick around for some helpful strategies and insights.
What is Connections?
Connections has gained popularity on social media, thanks in part to the efforts of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. You can play it on your web browser or mobile device. The goal? Group four words that share something in common.
Each game features 16 words divided into four categories. These categories can range from book titles to country names. The challenge is to spot the right connections while knowing that only one grouping is correct.
If you guess a set correctly, those words disappear from the board. But be careful—getting it wrong counts as a mistake. You can make up to four mistakes before the game ends.
Players can rearrange words to help identify connections. Words are color-coded: yellow is easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Sharing your game results on social media is a fun way to challenge friends!
Hints for Today’s Puzzle
Want some hints for today’s categories? Here’s what to look for:
- Yellow: Current
- Green: Parts of the body
- Blue: Part of The Games
- Purple: Automotive names
Today’s Categories
Here are the categories for today’s puzzle:
- Yellow: Tendency
- Green: Biological structures
- Blue: Summer Olympic events
- Purple: Car brand homophones
If you need a final nudge before we reveal the answers, now’s your chance to solve the puzzle!
Today’s Answers
Ready? Here are the solutions for today’s Connections:
- Tendency: COURSE, DIRECTION, TIDE, TREND
- Biological structures: CELL, GENE, PROTEIN, TISSUE
- Summer Olympic events: ATHLETICS, EQUESTRIAN, SWIMMING, TRIATHLON
- Car brand homophones: INFINITY, MINNIE, OPAL, OUTIE
If you didn’t guess them all, don’t worry! Tomorrow brings a new puzzle. Keep playing and improving your skills!
Curious about more puzzles? Check out more games on Mashable’s Games Hub for options like Mahjong and Sudoku.
According to a Statista report from 2022, word games like Connections see a growing popularity, especially among younger adults. So, join the fun and see if you can keep up with the trends!
