Good Morning Word Gamers!
In today’s edition, we dive into the world of Connections, the New York Times’ popular word game that will put your vocabulary skills to the test. If you’re looking for some hints and answers, you’ve come to the right place.
Once you’ve conquered Connections, don’t stop there! We have daily updates on Strands and Quordle for those seeking assistance in those games as well. And if you’re a fan of the original viral word game, Wordle, Marc has you covered with his latest insights.
Spoiler Alert: Below, we reveal the secrets to today’s NYT Connections challenge. Only read on if you’re ready for the answers!
NYT Connections for Today: Game #556 – Today’s Words
Today’s NYT Connections words are…
- TAP
- TUG
- KEG
- BARREL
- TABLE
- SUB
- BARGE
- HAMMER
- COUNTER
- LADDER
- GORILLA
- SHELVE
- JUNK
- DELAY
- STOOL
- POSTPONE
NYT Connections Tips for Today: Game #557 – Group Hints
Looking for some clues on how to group today’s NYT Connections words? Check these out:
- YELLOW: Raincheck
- GREEN: Saloon staples
- BLUE: Vessels
- PURPLE: Nintendo classic
If you need more hints, keep reading for a peek into the groups…
NYT Connections for Today: Game #557 – Group Answers
Curious about the answers to today’s NYT Connections groups? Here they are:
- YELLOW: DEFER
- GREEN: BAR FIXTURES
- BLUE: WATERCRAFT
- PURPLE: SEEN IN “DONKEY KONG”
To uncover the solutions, scroll down but beware of spoilers!
NYT Connections Today: Game #557 – The Answers
Unveiling the answers for today’s Connections challenge, game #557…
- YELLOW: DEFER DELAY, POSTPONE, SHELVE, TABLE
- GREEN: BAR FIXTURES COUNTER, KEG, STOOL, TAP
- BLUE: WATERCRAFT BARGE, JUNK, SUB, TUG
- PURPLE: SEEN IN “DONKEY KONG” BARREL, GORILLA, HAMMER, LADDER
- My rating: Moderate
- My score: 2 mistakes
In today’s mental challenge, juggling the various word groups posed a few hurdles. There were some words that could fit in multiple categories, leading to some missteps. But that’s all part of the fun!
As someone who hasn’t played Donkey Kong, navigating that category was a breeze compared to the others. Sometimes, being a board game aficionado has its perks!
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers – Wednesday, 18 December: Game #556
- YELLOW: DEAL WITH FIELD, HANDLE, MANAGE, TACKLE
- GREEN: STYLES OF BEER BITTER, BOCK, SOUR, STOUT
- BLUE: INVESTMENT VERBS HEDGE, HOLD, SHORT, TRADE
- PURPLE: _DOME CAPITOL, CHROME, ONION, TEAPOT
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a captivating word game brought to you by the New York Times. The challenge lies in identifying groups of four items that share a common attribute. The difficulty levels vary from green (easy) to purple (very difficult).
Keep in mind, you’re allowed up to four mistakes, providing some breathing space as you solve the puzzles. While it may require more mental gymnastics than Wordle, watch out for clever tricks and wordplay that can trip you up.
This game is available for free on the NYT Games website, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.