Today’s NYT Connections puzzle features 16 words that need to be grouped into four categories by finding links between them. The groups could be based on things like horror movie franchises, types of verbs, or rappers. Each group is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest and purple being the hardest. If you make four mistakes, the game is over, so hints and answers are provided to help players progress.
The hints for today’s groups include “amigo” for the yellow group, “ways to describe an unsavory part of a building” for the green group, “the makings of a beard” for the blue group, and “cash pile” for the purple group. The answers for today’s Connections groups are as follows: BUD, CHUM, MATE, and PAL in the yellow group, COLD, DANK, DARK, and MUSTY in the green group, FUZZ, SCRUFF, SHADOW, and WHISKERS in the blue group, and FUND, KITTY, POOL, and POT in the purple group.
The player shares their success in solving the Connections puzzle, achieving three straight perfect games and overall wins. They found today’s game straightforward, with MATE and FUND being key words that helped solve the yellow and purple groups. However, they expressed some confusion over the green group, as the adjectives for a basement did not align with their own experiences of nice basement bars. The blues were the final challenge, leading to another victory for the player.
In addition to the Connections clues and answers, the player also shares their personal segment on “British bands Kris listened to a lot while growing up.” Despite stretching the theme a bit, they highlight the band My Vitriol and their song “Always Your Way” as a favorite that remains on their playlist. Overall, the player provides a mix of puzzle-solving insights, personal anecdotes, and music recommendations in their post.
For upcoming games, the player encourages readers to check their blog for hints and solutions to Tuesday’s game. They sign off with a playful reminder that they are back on their “nonsense” and continue to share music recommendations in future posts. Overall, the article combines gaming content, personal reflections, and a touch of humor to engage readers and provide entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts.
