Connections is a fun and challenging daily puzzle game from The New York Times that requires you to categorize a set of 16 words into four distinct groups based on how they relate to each other. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle, here’s a detailed guide to help you out.

 

How to Play Connections

  1. Objective: Organize the 16 words into four groups of four by identifying the common theme that links them.
  2. Themes: The themes can be anything from categories like movie titles, types of animals, or kinds of food.
  3. Gameplay: Shuffle the words around and try to spot patterns. Some words might fit multiple themes, but there is only one correct solution.
  4. Color Coding: Each correct group is color-coded: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most difficult).
  5. Attempts: You have four mistakes available before the game ends. Choose wisely and submit four words at a time.

 

Hints for Today’s Connections

Today’s Themes:

  1. Parts of a Book
  2. Cat Coat Patterns
  3. Nervousness, in the Singular
  4. Starting with Vegetables

One-answer Reveals:

  1. Parts of a Book – COVER
  2. Cat Coat Patterns – CALICO
  3. Nervousness, in the Singular – BUTTERFLY
  4. Starting with Vegetables – BEETHOVEN

 

Today’s NYT Connections Answers

If you’re still having trouble, here are the answers for today’s puzzle:

  1. Parts of a Book: COVER, JACKET, PAGE, SPINE
  2. Cat Coat Patterns: CALICO, TABBY, TORTOISESHELL, TUXEDO
  3. Nervousness, in the Singular: BUTTERFLY, JITTER, NERVE, WILLY
  4. Starting with Vegetables: BEETHOVEN, CORNUCOPIA, KALEIDOSCOPE, PEACOCK

These groups and themes should help you see the connections more clearly and solve the puzzle efficiently. Happy puzzling!

TOPICS: NYT Connections