NYT Connections Puzzle Got You Stumped? Hints & Answers Here, Mzansi!
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Struggling with today's NYT Connections puzzle? Don't stress, fellow South Africans! This popular word game, launched by the New York Times in 2023, can be quite the brain teaser. The goal is to group 16 words into four categories of four, based on their common connection. Sounds easy, right? Well, sometimes those 'sneaky' red herrings can really throw you off!
What Makes Today's Puzzle Tricky?
Many players are finding today's puzzle particularly challenging, with some even complaining about the numerous red herrings designed to mislead. One frustrated gamer mentioned, "I saw the red herrings but managed to put them in their proper places. They really were sneaky tho!"
Even the New York Times' puzzle testers rated today's Connections a 3 out of 5 in difficulty, but some players are arguing it feels much harder. So, if you're feeling stuck, you're definitely not alone!
Hints to Get You Going
Need a little nudge in the right direction? Here are some hints, without giving away the whole game:
- Yellow Group: Think about companies that have become verbs.
- Green Group: Synonyms for someone who is silly or foolish.
- Blue Group: Different types of songs.
- Purple Group: Words that sound like synonyms for something despicable.
A Word From Each Category:
- Yellow: Photoshop
- Green: Goof
- Blue: Love
- Purple: Fowl
Ready for the Answers? (Spoiler Alert!)
If you've given it your best shot and are ready to see the solutions, here they are:
- Yellow (Companies that have become verbs): Google, Photoshop, Uber, Zoom
- Green (Silly person): Dodo, goof, goose, yahoo
- Blue (Kinds of songs): Folk, love, siren, swan
- Purple (Homophones of synonyms for “despicable”): Fowl, mien, offal, vial
Hopefully, these hints and answers helped you conquer today's NYT Connections puzzle! Remember, even if you struggled, it's all about having fun and giving your brain a good workout. Keep practicing, and you'll become a Connections master in no time!