Good day! Let’s dive into Connections, the NYT’s intriguing word challenge that tasks you with categorizing answers. It can be quite challenging, so keep reading if you need some hints.
Once you’ve completed the game, why not explore more word games? I also have daily tips and answers for Wordle, Strands, and Quordle if you need assistance with those as well.
SPOILER ALERT: Details about NYT Connections for today are provided below, so proceed with caution if you want to avoid spoilers.
NYT Connections today (game #536) – today’s words
Today’s NYT Connections words include:
- QUACK
- GOBBLE
- THANKS
- GIVING
- FAT
- TACO
- BOLT
- PRAISE
- SUPER
- CREDIT
- CON
- DOWN
- CHEAT
- SCARF
- FAKE
- RECOGNITION
NYT Connections today (game #536) – hint #1 – group hints
Here are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups:
- Yellow: Well done!
- Green: Not what they seem
- Blue: Devour
- Purple: Black [weekday]
If you need more hints, read on to discover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles.
NYT Connections today (game #536) – hint #2 – group answers
Check out the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups:
- YELLOW: APPRECIATION
- GREEN: FRAUDSTER
- BLUE: EAT VORACIOUSLY
- PURPLE: ___ TUESDAY
Proceed with caution, as the answers are revealed below.
NYT Connections today (game #536) – the answers
Unveiling the answers to today’s Connections, game #536:
- YELLOW: APPRECIATION CREDIT, PRAISE, RECOGNITION, THANKS
- GREEN: FRAUDSTER CHEAT, CON, FAKE, QUACK
- BLUE: EAT VORACIOUSLY BOLT, DOWN, GOBBLE, SCARF
- PURPLE: ___ TUESDAY FAT, GIVING, SUPER, TACO
- My rating: Easy
- My score: Perfect
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating in the US! And for everyone else, happy Black Friday Eve. The NYT added some misdirection on the grid today, with QUACK, GOBBLE, THANKS, and GIVING placed as the initial words on the top row.
However, this was a diversion. QUACK was aligned with CHEAT, CON, and FAKE for the green group (FRAUDSTER), while GOBBLE was grouped with BOLT, DOWN, and SCARF for the timely EAT VORACIOUSLY (blue).
The yellow group, as usual, was more straightforward – APPRECIATION comprised synonyms like THANKS, making it unnecessary to tackle the toughest purple group. This group included GIVING, which paired with FAT, SUPER, and TACO for a ___ TUESDAY connection, although my knowledge was limited to SUPER TUESDAY.
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Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Wednesday, 27 November, 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
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is one of the many engaging word games created by the New York Times. It challenges players to identify groups of four items that share a common trait, with each group varying in difficulty level: green being easy, yellow a bit harder, blue often challenging, and purple usually very tough.
Players are allowed up to four mistakes and don’t necessarily need to solve the final group, as it can be deduced through eliminations. The game is more intricate than Wordle, providing ample opportunities for surprises and tricks that may lead to incorrect answers, such as homophones and wordplay disguises.
NYT Connections is accessible for free on the NYT Games website, playable on desktop or mobile devices.