NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, August 15 (game #431)

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Thursday’s NYT Connections Puzzle Overview

If you’re ready for a challenge, it’s time to delve into Thursday’s Connections puzzle from the New York Times. This one is a bit tricky, so buckle up for some hints to guide you along the way.

Once you’ve cracked this puzzle, why not test your word skills further with other games? Explore daily Wordle hints, Strands hints, and Quordle hints articles for more brain-teasing fun.

SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s NYT Connections puzzle are below, so proceed with caution if you want to solve it on your own.

NYT Connections Today (Game #431) – Today’s Keywords

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today’s NYT Connections keywords are:

  • MATCH
  • PHONE
  • BUD
  • RANGE
  • SIERRA
  • DIRT
  • MATE
  • PAL
  • REACH
  • CHECK
  • NATTY
  • SCOPE
  • COMPLEMENT
  • STELLA
  • EXTENT
  • PARTNER

NYT Connections Today (Game #431) – Hint #1 – Group Clues

Looking for some hints on today’s NYT Connections groups? Here are some clues:

  • Yellow: As far as it goes
  • Green: Goes together
  • Blue: Tipple
  • Purple: [word that means salary] blank

Ready for more hints?

For those willing to dive into spoiler-territory, let’s uncover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections Today (Game #431) – Hint #2 – Group Answers

Wondering about the answers to today’s NYT Connections groups? Here they are:

  • YELLOW: BREADTH
  • GREEN: OTHER HALF
  • BLUE: BEERS, FAMILIARLY
  • PURPLE: WORDS AFTER “PAY”

If you want to avoid spoilers, stop scrolling now to keep the challenge alive.

NYT Connections Today (Game #431) – The Answers

NYT Connections answers for game 431 on a purple background

(Image credit: New York Times)

Unlock the solutions to today’s Connections, game #431:

  • YELLOW: BREADTH EXTENT, RANGE, REACH, SCOPE
  • GREEN: OTHER HALF COMPLEMENT, MATCH, MATE, PARTNER
  • BLUE: BEERS, FAMILIARLY BUD, NATTY, SIERRA, STELLA
  • PURPLE: WORDS AFTER “PAY” CHECK, DIRT, PAL, PHONE
  • My rating: Moderate
  • My score: 1 mistake

Connections thrives on misdirection, so stay sharp when linking words. The game may trick you by grouping words that seem related but aren’t. Shuffle the answers early to avoid falling into the trap.

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Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Wednesday, 14 August, Game #430)

  • YELLOW: BLUNDER BOO-BOO, FLUB, GAFFE, GOOF
  • GREEN: FLOWERS DAISY, JASMINE, PETUNIA, POPPY
  • BLUE: THINGS BEES DO BUZZ, DANCE, POLLINATE, STING
  • PURPLE: FIRST NAMES OF YANKEES LEGENDS BABE, LOU, MICKEY, YOGI

Understanding NYT Connections

NYT Connections is a captivating word game series developed by the New York Times. Players aim to identify groups of four items sharing a commonality, with varying difficulty levels: green (easy), yellow (moderate), blue (challenging), and purple (very difficult).

On the bright side, you’re allowed up to four mistakes, offering some leeway during gameplay. While not imperative to solve the final group, deductive reasoning can help uncover the missing link.

Unlike simpler games like Wordle, NYT Connections adds complexity and deception with wordplay nuances. Watch out for homophones and clever twists that may obscure your path to victory.

Play for free on desktop or mobile through the NYT Games portal.