NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, August 18 (game #434)

Good day gamers! Are you ready for some brain-teasing fun with a word game challenge? Take on NYT’s Connections, where you group answers into categories to test your wit. If you need a little help, keep reading for some hints.

Once you’ve conquered Connections, why not dive into more word games? Check out our daily Wordle, Strands, and Quordle hints and answers for extra puzzling pleasure.

SPOILER ALERT: Below you’ll find information on today’s NYT Connections, so proceed with caution if you want to keep it a surprise.

NYT Connections today (game #434) – today’s words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Let’s reveal today’s NYT Connections words:

  • NERD
  • GRUMP
  • SNOOZE
  • WHAT IF
  • SAY
  • DO
  • DOPE
  • RUNT
  • SLEEP
  • KISS
  • SUPPOSE
  • ALARM
  • HOUR
  • PERHAPS
  • TIME SET
  • WHOPPER

NYT Connections today (game #434) – hint #1 – group hints

Wondering about today’s NYT Connections groups? Here are some clues:

  • Yellow: Wake up call
  • Green: This might happen
  • Blue: Sweet treats
  • Purple: Seven Dwarf

Need more hints? Read on for the four theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles…

NYT Connections today (game #434) – hint #2 – group answers

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

  • YELLOW: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS
  • GREEN: “HERE’S A THOUGHT …”
  • BLUE: CANDY PIECES
  • PURPLE: SEVEN DWARFS MINUS LAST LETTER

If you don’t want any spoilers, be sure not to scroll further down the page.

NYT Connections today (game #434) – the answers

NYT Connections answers for game 434 on a purple background
(Image credit: New York Times)

Discover the answers to today’s Connections, game #434:

  • YELLOW: ALARM CLOCK BUTTONS ALARM, HOUR, SNOOZE, TIME SET
  • GREEN: “HERE’S A THOUGHT …” PERHAPS, SAY, SUPPOSE, WHAT IF
  • BLUE: CANDY PIECES KISS, NERD, RUNT, WHOPPER
  • PURPLE: SEVEN DWARFS MINUS LAST LETTER DO, DOPE, GRUMP, SLEEP

For me, today’s puzzle was quite challenging, and I didn’t manage to solve it. Have you tried it yet? Share your experience with me via email.

Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Saturday, 17 August, game #433)

  • YELLOW: SPOKEN COMMUNICATION DIALECT, LANGUAGE, SPEECH, TONGUE
  • GREEN: CANOODLE FRENCH, KISS, MAKE OUT, NECK
  • BLUE: FIRST AID KIT ITEMS BANDAGE, DRESSING, SCISSORS, TAPE
  • PURPLE: HOUSE STYLES COTTAGE, CRAFTSMAN, PRAIRIE, RANCH

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a popular word game by the New York Times where you group four items that share something in common. Each group has a different difficulty level, ranging from easy to very difficult. You have the flexibility to make up to four mistakes, giving you some room for error.

This game offers a challenging experience with the potential for tricks and hidden connections. You can play for free on the NYT Games site on any device.