The latest sensation from The New York Times, Connections NYT , has grabbed the attention of puzzle enthusiasts far and wide. Similar to the beloved Wordle, Connections challenges players to uncover the "common threads between words." With each passing day, the puzzles become increasingly intricate, but fear not—we've got some tips and tricks to help you conquer them.
If you're eager for today's puzzle solution, feel free to skip to the end of this piece for April 29th's Connections answer. However, if you're up for the challenge, stick around for some hints, strategies, and guidance to aid in your solving journey.
Connections, the NYT's latest daily word game, has taken social media by storm. Wyna Liu, the associate puzzle editor, is credited with spearheading this engaging addition to the Games section. Accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, Connections tasks players with grouping four words that share a commonality.
Each puzzle presents 16 words, divided into four categories. These categories can span a wide range, from book titles to country names. Despite the apparent connections between multiple words, only one grouping is correct. Nail all four words in a set, and they vanish from the board. Make an incorrect guess, and it's chalked up as a mistake—players have up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
Players can manipulate the board, shuffling and rearranging to aid in spotting connections. Furthermore, each group is color-coded, with yellow being the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Just like Wordle, you can flaunt your results on social media, sharing the joy of victory.
Eager for a clue about today's categories without the outright reveal? Give these hints a shot:
Yellow: Prepare to be greatly surprised. Green: Delve into the realm of journalism. Blue: Seek things that are smooth and devoid of angles. Purple: Explore the layout of a theater.
Need a little more assistance? Here are today's categories:
Yellow: Flabbergast Green: Bit of Journalism Blue: On The Same Plane Purple: Theater Sections
Answers Revealed
Feeling ready for the big reveal? This is your final opportunity to crack today's puzzle before we disclose the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
Flabbergast: FLOOR, ROCK, SHOCK, SURPRISE Bit of Journalism: ARTICLE, FEATURE, REPORT, STORY On The Same Plane: EVEN, FLAT, FLUSH, LEVEL Theater Sections: BALCONY, BOX, ORCHESTRA, STAGE
Didn't quite crack it this time? No worries! Tomorrow brings fresh Connections puzzles to exercise your mental prowess, and we'll be here once again with more hints to guide you along the way.
Not the Connections game you were seeking? Fear not! Here are the hints and answers for yesterday's challenges.
Enjoy the mental gymnastics, and may your connections be ever fruitful!
