The New York Times is currently hiring a puzzle editor for their Connections game, which challenges players to group together 16 words based on their connections. The game involves creating four groups of four words each, with each group associated by a common link. The yellow group is typically the easiest to solve, while the purple group tends to be the most challenging due to wordplay involved. Players have only one solution for each puzzle and must be careful when selecting words that could fit into multiple categories. If players make four mistakes, the game is over, but hints and answers are available to help guide them.
Today’s Connections puzzle includes words such as MAMA, MIA, OMG, KID, and more. The hints for the groups are playfully poke fun at, cuts of beef, acronyms, and cocktails minus place names. The yellow group includes words like KID, NEEDLE, RIB, and TEASE, while the green group consists of words like CHUCK, FLANK, LOIN, and ROUND. The blue group features acronyms like MIA, OMG, PIN, and RAM, while the purple group includes words like LIBRE, MAMA, MULE, and SLING. Players must use these hints to correctly group the words together.
The game can be challenging, as evidenced by the author losing their ten-day winning streak on this particular puzzle. While they were able to group the yellow and green words easily, they struggled with the blue group and completely fell apart with the purple group. Ultimately, they were unable to solve the entire puzzle, despite clues like OMG hinting at acronyms. The author encourages players to check their blog for hints and solutions for future games if needed.
In addition to the Connections puzzle, the author is also sharing a mini-series of recommendations for tunes from British bands they listened to while growing up. In this installment, they highlight the Northern Irish band Ash and recommend three of their songs. They mention that they have been listening to Ash for as long as they can remember and express their admiration for the band. They also suggest checking out Annie Lennox’s version of “Shining Light,” which they find to be great as well.
Overall, the Connections puzzle offers a fun and challenging way for players to test their word association skills. With unique hints and groupings, players must carefully analyze the words and their connections to successfully complete each puzzle. Despite the occasional difficulty, the game provides a rewarding experience for puzzle and word game enthusiasts. Be sure to check for hints and answers if needed, and stay tuned for future puzzles and recommendations from the author.
