Today’s Connections puzzle presented players with a grid of 16 words that needed to be grouped into four sets of four based on shared links. The groups could range from horror movie franchises to types of verbs. Each group was color-coded, with yellow being the easiest and purple being the most challenging. Players were allowed to shuffle the words to help them see connections and were also given hints to assist them in making correct groupings.
If players made four mistakes, they would lose the game. To avoid this, hints were provided for today’s puzzle. The 16 words included DRUM, TRACK, SYMPHONY, WIG, CONDUCTOR, WAX, CYMBAL, IDEAL, CAR, MODEL, MARK, SIMMER, EXAMPLE, SCIMITAR, STATION, and SYMBOL. The hints for the groups were emblematic, rail-related, partial homonyms, and linked to a body part.
The Connections puzzle was solved by grouping the words as follows: EXAMPLE, IDEAL, MODEL, and SYMBOL in the yellow group; CAR, CONDUCTOR, STATION, and TRACK in the green group; CYMBAL, SCIMITAR, SIMMER, and SYMPHONY in the blue group; and DRUM, MARK, WAX, and WIG in the purple group. By correctly identifying the connections between the words, players were able to successfully solve the puzzle and avoid making mistakes that would end the game.
The solver of the puzzle mentioned that they were able to identify the green and purple groups easily, with CONDUCTOR leading them to the greens and WAX and WIG helping the purples click. The yellows were the next to fall into place, leaving only the blues as a challenge. The player noted that they had achieved a second perfect game and win in a row, showcasing their skills in solving the Connections puzzle.
For those who may need additional assistance, hints and solutions are available on the blog for the next day’s game. The player also shared a personal anecdote about taking a break from their usual music series to mention a song that had been stuck in their head and their excitement for an upcoming concert. Overall, the Connections puzzle proved to be a fun and engaging challenge for players, requiring them to think creatively and make connections between seemingly unrelated words.
