Good day! Let’s dive into Connections, the NYT’s engaging word puzzle that dares you to categorize answers. It can be challenging, so keep reading for some hints.
Once you’ve completed the puzzle, why not indulge in more word games? I also have daily tips and solutions for Wordle, Strands, and Quordle if you need assistance with those as well.
SPOILER WARNING: Details about NYT Connections for today can be found below, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
NYT Connections today (game #531) – today’s words
Today’s NYT Connections words are…
- BALL-IN-CUP
- BALANCE SHEET
- LATEX
- LOLLIPOP
- ACCOUNT
- CHECKERS
- COTTON SWAB
- LICORICE
- GUM
- CORN DOG
- STORY
- SAP
- CHRONICLE
- RESIN
- ROULETTE
- DESCRIPTION
NYT Connections today (game #531) – hint #1 – group hints
What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- Yellow: That’s how it went
- Green: Plant juices?
- Blue: Candy apple could be another
- Purple: Two-color things
Need more clues?
We’re firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today’s NYT Connections puzzles…
NYT Connections today (game #531) – hint #2 – group answers
What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: TELLING OF EVENTS
- GREEN: SECRETED BY TREES
- BLUE: THINGS ON STICKS
- PURPLE: BLACK OR RED
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NYT Connections today (game #531) – the answers
The answers to today’s Connections, game #531, are…
- YELLOW: TELLING OF EVENTS ACCOUNT, CHRONICLE, DESCRIPTION, STORY
- GREEN: SECRETED BY TREES GUM, LATEX, RESIN, SAP
- BLUE: THINGS ON STICKS BALL-IN-CUP, CORN DOG, COTTON SWAB, LOLLIPOP
- PURPLE: BLACK OR RED BALANCE SHEET, CHECKERS, LICORICE, ROULETTE
- My rating: Easy
- My score: 1 mistake
This Connections game turned out to be surprisingly simple, even though initially, it seemed perplexing. None of the words appeared related at first, but eventually, the groups became clear. Yellow was straightforward, while Blue, the second most challenging group, unlocked the rest of the puzzle for me.
I stumbled on the Green group due to misunderstanding one word, but ultimately, I cracked the Purple group with ease. How did you fare today? Share your progress with me via email.
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Friday, 22 November, game #530)
- YELLOW: PUBLICITY ATTENTION, COVERAGE, EXPOSURE, PRESS
- GREEN: POINT OF VIEW ANGLE, LENS, PERSPECTIVE, POSITION
- BLUE: WORK COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS MEET, SLACK, TEAMS, ZOOM
- PURPLE: “___ ISLAND” FANTASY, LOVE, SHUTTER, TREASURE
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game series created by the New York Times. It challenges players to group four items based on a common characteristic, with varying difficulty levels for each group.
While the game can be tricky with some wordplay tricks, you can afford a few mistakes before it becomes challenging. NYT Connections is available for free on the NYT Games platform on both desktop and mobile.