If you're ready to tackle today's NYT Connections puzzle, here’s something important: it's designed to challenge your thinking, especially if you have a musical background.
Connections has quickly become a favorite among New York Times readers, engaging players with its unique twist on word games. The core concept involves uncovering the underlying "common themes" that link different words together. Similar to the popular game Wordle, Connections resets daily at midnight, presenting a fresh set of words that progressively increase in complexity. To help you navigate through today’s challenge, we’ve compiled some hints and strategies that will guide you along the way.
For those who want to dive straight into the solution for today’s puzzle, feel free to skip to the end of this article. However, if you’re eager to solve it on your own, stick around for some useful clues and tactics.
What Exactly is Connections?
The latest addition to the NYT’s gaming lineup, Connections has gained traction on social media as a delightful brain teaser. This game was brought to life by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, and it’s now a staple in the publication's Games section. Players can enjoy Connections on both web browsers and mobile devices, where they are tasked with grouping four related words from a selection of sixteen.
Each round presents a unique challenge, featuring 16 words divided into four distinct categories. These categories can include anything—from famous book titles and software names to countries or other diverse subjects. Although many words may seem to fit together, only one specific arrangement is correct.
When you successfully identify all four words in a category, they will be removed from the playing board. However, each incorrect guess counts against you, and players are allowed a maximum of four mistakes before the game concludes.
Moreover, players have the option to shuffle and rearrange the board, making it easier to spot connections. Each group of words is color-coded, with yellow representing the most straightforward connections, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can also share your results with friends across social media platforms.
Need a Hint? Here Are Some Clues for Today’s Categories
If you are looking for a nudge in the right direction without revealing the answers just yet, consider these hints for today:
- Yellow Category: Think extravagant.
- Green Category: Associated with creation.
- Blue Category: Related to pointed objects.
- Purple Category: Involves musical notation.
Today's Connections Categories Unveiled
If you require a bit more assistance, today’s categories can be summarized as follows:
- Yellow: Descriptive of elaborate prose.
- Green: Pertaining to the act of creating.
- Blue: Items characterized by stems.
- Purple: Words derived from solfege (the musical scale of Do-Re-Mi).
If you’re also taking on the Wordle challenge today, don’t forget to check out the answer for that as well!
Ready for the Big Reveal?
This is your final chance to attempt today’s Connections puzzle before we disclose the answers. Are you prepared? Drumroll, please!
Today's Connections #928 solutions are as follows:
- Descriptive of elaborate prose: EXCESSIVE, FLOWERY, MELODRAMATIC, PURPLE.
- Pertaining to the act of creating: COIN, FASHION, HATCH, MAKE UP.
- Items characterized by stems: CHERRY, FLOWER, MUSICAL NOTE, WINE GLASS.
- Words derived from solfege (Do-Re-Mi): LAREDO, MIRE, RETIRE, SOLTI.
Don't feel discouraged if you didn't crack it this time! Tomorrow brings a new set of Connections for you to engage your mind, and we’ll be here with more helpful hints for your next challenge.
Are you also participating in the NYT Strands puzzle? Be sure to check out our hints for that game as well! If you're interested in more puzzles, visit Mashable's games section for options like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crossword puzzles.
Missed yesterday's puzzle? We’ve got the answers for that too!
