Connections is back with another challenging puzzle for players to solve. If you're finding yourself stuck with only a few tries left, you might be in need of some guidance.
Below, you'll find everything you need to crack this puzzle, from general hints to detailed category help, and even full spoilers. Whether you're looking for a nudge in the right direction or the complete solution, we've got you covered.
The Connections puzzle for today includes the following words: Stop, Gross, Make, Home, Yield, Volume, Slow, Snare, Quiet, Kettle, Net, Mute, Ear, Sleepy, Oil, and Calm.
Whether you need a big hint or just a small one, you'll find a range of hints below. Click the "Read More" button under each section to reveal the hints for this engaging puzzle game, which is similar to Wordle.
Here are some general hints to get you started:
None of these categories are related to street signs.
None of these categories are related to corn.
Mute and Stop belong to the same group.
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category: Think of a descriptor for a small town.
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is "Hardly Bustling."
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is "Hardly Bustling."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow.
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty category: Consider the amount you earn.
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Earn."
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Earn."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Gross, Make, Net, Yield.
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult category: Think of buttons you might find on a remote control.
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is "Remote Control Functions."
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is "Remote Control Functions."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume.
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky category: Each of these words can be followed by the same four-letter word to form common phrases.
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is "Words Before Drum."
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is "Words Before Drum."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare.
Below, you'll find the complete solution for today's New York Times Games Connections. Click to reveal all the categories and their corresponding words.
Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
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