Good day! Let’s dive into Connections, a brain-teasing word game from the NYT that challenges players to categorize answers into different groups. It can be quite the mental workout, so keep reading if you need some hints.
Once you’ve completed Connections, why not engage in more wordplay fun? Check out our daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers, and Quordle hints and answers articles for additional help.
SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s NYT Connections are included below, so proceed with caution if you prefer to figure it out on your own.
NYT Connections Today (Game #482) – Today’s Words
Here are the words for today’s NYT Connections challenge:
- JACUZZI
- BIKINI
- HANGER
- X-RAY
- Q-TIP
- TOOTHBRUSH
- G-STRING
- CHAPSTICK
- T-BONE
- XEROX
- HIPSTER
- SKIRT
- DRILL
- FILET
- SINK
- THONG
NYT Connections Today (Game #482) – Hint #1 – Group Hints
Looking for clues to categorize today’s NYT Connections groups? Here are some hints:
- Yellow: Beef bits
- Green: Hidden clothing
- Blue: Open wide!
- Purple: Remember the capital letter…
If you want even more hints, read on for the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles.
NYT Connections Today (Game #482) – Hint #2 – Group Answers
Curious about the answers to today’s NYT Connections groups? Here they are:
- YELLOW: STEAK CUTS
- GREEN: KINDS OF UNDERWEAR
- BLUE: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT
- PURPLE: BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS
If you don’t want to spoil the fun, avoid scrolling further to see the answers.
NYT Connections Today (Game #482) – The Answers
Let’s unveil the answers for today’s Connections challenge, game #482:
- YELLOW: STEAK CUTS – FILET, HANGER, SKIRT, T-BONE
- GREEN: KINDS OF UNDERWEAR – BIKINI, G-STRING, HIPSTER, THONG
- BLUE: INVOLVED IN A DENTIST VISIT – DRILL, SINK, TOOTHBRUSH, X-RAY
- PURPLE: BRANDS THAT HAVE BECOME GENERIC TERMS – CHAPSTICK, JACUZZI, Q-TIP, XEROX
- My rating: Hard
- My score: 3 mistakes
I barely made it through this one, using up all three of my chances before solving a single group. It was definitely a challenging game, especially with the YELLOW category being tougher than expected. How did you fare today? Drop me an email and share your experience.
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Friday, 4 October, Game #481)
- YELLOW: CONCAVITY – DENT, DIMPLE, DING, DIVOT
- GREEN: SMALL AMOUNT – DAB, DASH, DOLLOP, DROP
- BLUE: DISNEY CHARACTERS – DAISY, DALE, DOC, DORY
- PURPLE: ___ DATE – DELIVERY, DINNER, DREAM, DUE
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a beloved word game created by the New York Times, challenging players to group four items that share common traits. With varying difficulty levels, it offers an engaging mental exercise.
Unlike some other games, you can afford up to four mistakes in NYT Connections, providing a bit of leeway. However, watch out for tricky elements like homophones that could trip you up.
It’s free to play on the NYT Games website, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.