Good day, gamers! Let’s dive into the challenge of NYT Connections, a stimulating word game that tests your ability to group answers by category. Feeling stumped? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with some hints.
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SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s NYT Connections are listed below, so proceed with caution if you prefer to figure it out on your own.
NYT Connections today (game #535) – today’s words
Today’s NYT Connections words are…
- RUBBER
- BABY
- BUGGY
- BUMPER
- HOUSE
- MIRROR
- ERRATIC
- TRIBUTE
- SPOTTY
- PLANT
- PET
- WEDDING
- BOY
- GRILLE
- GLITCHY
- RIM
NYT Connections today (game #535) – hint #1 – group hints
Looking for clues on today’s NYT Connections groups? Here are some hints:
- Yellow: Breaking down
- Green: GEARS is another
- Blue: Need looking after sometimes
- Purple: Blank [word for a musical group and other things]
Ready for more insights?
If you’re ready for spoilers, keep reading to discover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles…
NYT Connections today (game #535) – hint #2 – group answers
Curious about the answers to today’s NYT Connections groups? Check them out below:
- YELLOW: NOT WORKING RELIABLY
- GREEN: CAR PARTS
- BLUE: WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT
- PURPLE: ___ BAND
Caution: Answers ahead! Avoid scrolling further if you want to solve it yourself.
NYT Connections today (game #535) – the answers
Behold the answers for today’s Connections, game #535:
- YELLOW: NOT WORKING RELIABLY BUGGY, ERRATIC, GLITCHY, SPOTTY
- GREEN: CAR PARTS BUMPER, GRILLE, MIRROR, RIM
- BLUE: WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT BABY, HOUSE, PET, PLANT
- PURPLE: ___ BAND BOY, RUBBER, TRIBUTE, WEDDING
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: 3 mistakes
Today’s challenge had me on the edge of failure, but I managed to pull through at the last minute by uncovering a crucial connection.
Initially, identifying NOT WORKING RELIABLY in yellow was a breeze. I stumbled on the blue group but finally cracked it with WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT: BABY, HOUSE, PET, and PLANT. However, I hit a roadblock from there.
Recognizing that MIRROR, GRILLE, and BUMPER were all CAR PARTS was straightforward, but I struggled with RIM. Despite its association with cars, I hesitated to include it. After exploring other avenues with no success, I circled back to cars and realized that RIM fit perfectly. It was a humbling moment indeed.
How did you fare today? Drop me a line and share your experience.
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Tuesday, 26 November, game #534)
- YELLOW: GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK BONUS, EQUITY, PROMOTION, RAISE
- GREEN: DISREGARD DISCOUNT, FORGET, IGNORE, OVERLOOK
- BLUE: KINDS OF CRACKERS ANIMAL, CLUB, GOLDFISH, RITZ
- PURPLE: FEATURED IN “ELOISE” ELOISE, PLAZA, PUG, TURTLE
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game series developed by the New York Times. Players must group four items that share a common trait, with varying difficulty levels: green (easy), yellow (moderate), blue (challenging), and purple (very difficult).
While solving the final puzzle isn’t mandatory, deductions can guide you to the correct answers. Plus, you have the freedom to make up to four errors, providing some leeway in the game.
Unlike simpler games like Wordle, NYT Connections can throw curveballs with wordplay and tricks. Stay sharp for homophones and other linguistic challenges that may obscure the solutions.
You can enjoy this game for free on the NYT Games platform, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.