Your weekly brain teaser, the Friday Connections puzzle, is here courtesy of the NYT, along with some hints to get you started. Best of luck! After you’ve completed the puzzle, why not continue the wordplay with more engaging games. Check out the daily Wordle hints and solutions, Strands hints and answers, and Quordle hints and answers for additional gaming fun.
SPOILER ALERT: Details regarding today’s NYT Connections can be found below. Proceed with caution if you prefer to uncover the answers on your own.
NYT Connections Today (Game #418) – Today’s Words
Today’s NYT Connections words are:
- PRESENT
- SAMPLE
- JEALOUS
- TRY
- TAX
- MIX
- LUSH
- POSSESSIVE
- DIRECT
- TEST
- SCRATCH
- NAUSEOUS
- SPIN
- IRREGULAR
- ECOLOGICAL
- STRAIN
NYT Connections Today (Game #418) – Hint #1 – Group Hints
Here are some clues for the groups in today’s NYT Connections:
- Yellow: Putting you under pressure
- Green: Decks appeal
- Blue: All about words
- Purple: Related to a specific color
For more hints, continue reading to discover the theme group answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles.
NYT Connections Today (Game #418) – Hint #2 – Group Answers
Unveil the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups:
- YELLOW: STRETCH, AS ONE’S PATIENCE
- GREEN: THINGS A DJ DOES
- BLUE: ADJECTIVES USED IN GRAMMAR
- PURPLE: WHAT “GREEN” MIGHT MEAN
Scroll down cautiously to reveal the answers, only if you’re ready.
NYT Connections Today (Game #418) – The Answers
Check out the answers for today’s Connections, game #418:
- YELLOW: STRETCH, AS ONE’S PATIENCE STRAIN, TAX, TEST, TRY
- GREEN: THINGS A DJ DOES MIX, SAMPLE, SCRATCH, SPIN
- BLUE: ADJECTIVES USED IN GRAMMAR DIRECT, IRREGULAR, POSSESSIVE, PRESENT
- PURPLE: WHAT “GREEN” MIGHT MEAN ECOLOGICAL, JEALOUS, LUSH, NAUSEOUS
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: 1 mistake
I tackled today’s puzzle with a mix of confusion and clarity, uncovering the cleverly hidden groups one by one. The misdirection in the game kept me on my toes, but eventually, I cracked the codes. How did you fare in today’s challenge? Drop me an email and share your experience.
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Thursday, 1 August, Game #417)
- YELLOW: PROMOTE HYPE, MARKET, PITCH, SELL
- GREEN: THROW CAST, CHUCK, FLING, HURL
- BLUE: BOOKSTORE SECTIONS FICTION, HUMOR, ROMANCE, TRAVEL
- PURPLE: ___ SOCKS ANKLE, CREW, SWEAT, TUBE
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a word game series by the New York Times, challenging players to spot groups of four items sharing a common trait. With varying difficulty levels, from easy to very difficult, the game offers a fun and engaging puzzle experience. Play for free on the NYT Games website and test your word skills today.