Good Morning Word Game Enthusiasts!
Let’s dive into a round of Connections, the challenging word game from NYT that will put your categorization skills to the test. If you’re feeling stuck, stick around for some helpful hints.
Once you’ve completed a round, why not continue the fun with other word games available? Don’t forget to check out our daily Strands hints and answers, Quordle hints and answers, and Marc’s Wordle today page for more wordy entertainment.
Spoiler Alert: If you prefer to discover NYT Connections answers on your own, proceed with caution.
NYT Connections today (game #544) – today’s words
Today’s NYT Connections words are…
- PUZZLE
- MANIA
- BUZZ
- GATE
- CORE
- HEX
- VEX
- REX
- SLINKY
- STUMP
- POX
- PERPLEX
- JINX
- HAMM
- SPELL
- PILLED
NYT Connections today (game #544) – hint #1 – group hints
Curious about the groups in today’s NYT Connections? Here are some clues to get you started:
- Yellow: State of confusion
- Green: Broomstick
- Blue: Playful Pixar pals
- Purple: The people have spoken
For more hints and insights, keep reading as we delve deeper into today’s NYT Connections.
NYT Connections today (game #544) – hint #2 – group answers
Think you’ve figured out the groups? Here are the answers to today’s NYT Connections:
- YELLOW: BAFFLE
- GREEN: CURSE
- BLUE: “TOY STORY” CHARACTERS, FAMILIARLY
- PURPLE: COLLOQUIAL SUFFIXES
If you’re ready to unveil the solutions, proceed to the next section. But beware, spoilers ahead!
NYT Connections today (game #544) – the answers
Unveil the answers for today’s Connections, game #544:
- YELLOW: PERPLEX, PUZZLE, STUMP, VEX
- GREEN: HEX, JINX, POX, SPELL
- BLUE: BUZZ, HAMM, REX, SLINKY
- PURPLE: CORE, GATE, MANIA, PILLED
- My rating: Hard
- My score: 3 mistakes
Today’s NYT Connections presented an interesting mix of words, with some clear connections and a few surprises. How did you fare in this round of word associations? Drop me an email and share your experience!
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Thursday, 5 December, game #543)
- YELLOW: FLAIR, GIFT, INSTINCT, NOSE
- GREEN: FACE, FRONT, OUTSIDE, SURFACE
- BLUE: AMAZON, APPLE, INTUIT, ORACLE
- PURPLE: BRIM, LIME, RHINE, YELLOW
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game series by the New York Times where players must identify groups of four items that share a common trait. Each group is assigned a difficulty level, ranging from easy (green) to very challenging (purple).
Players are allowed up to four mistakes in solving the groups, offering a bit of leeway for experimentation. The game can be played for free on the NYT Games website, providing hours of word puzzle entertainment.
For those who enjoy word games like Wordle, NYT Connections offers a more intricate and engaging experience with potential wordplay tricks and complexities to keep you on your toes.