Good morning gamers! Ready to dive into some word games? Today, we’re checking out NYT Connections, a fun word game that will test your grouping skills. If you’re looking for some guidance, stick around for hints and answers.
Once you’ve conquered Connections, why not explore more word games? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with daily Strands hints and answers, Quordle hints and answers, and even Marc’s Wordle today page for all the Wordle fans out there.
But before we proceed, a quick SPOILER WARNING: we’ll be discussing the NYT Connections game #556’s words and answers below, so proceed with caution.
NYT Connections today (game #556) – today’s words
Let’s dive into today’s NYT Connections words:
- TACKLE
- ТЕАРОТ
- HOLD
- ONION
- SHORT
- FIELD
- STOUT
- HEDGE
- HANDLE
- SOUR
- TRADE
- CAPITOL
- BITTER
- CHROME
- MANAGE
- BOCK
NYT Connections today (game #556) – hint #1 – group hints
Looking for some clues to group today’s NYT Connections words?
- YELLOW: Under control
- GREEN: Alternative brews
- BLUE: Stocks and shares
- PURPLE: Arched structure
Feeling stuck? Let’s move on to the hints to help you crack today’s NYT Connections puzzles.
NYT Connections today (game #556) – hint #2 – group answers
Ready for the answers? Let’s unveil the groups for today’s NYT Connections:
- 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
Before we reveal the answers, proceed only if you’re ready to see them.
NYT Connections today (game #556) – the answers
And the answers for today’s Connections, game #556, are:
- 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
My rating: Moderate
My score: 1 mistake
Remember that catchy rhyme “I’m a little TEAPOT, SHORT and STOUT”? Well, it led us astray with an extra word this time. Sneaky!
Despite the diversion, today’s groups were fairly straightforward. So, cheers to cracking another puzzle!
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Tuesday, 17 December, game #555)
- YELLOW: INTREPIDITY GRIT, HEART, NERVE, PLUCK
- GREEN: ROAD ARTERY, AVENUE, DRAG, DRIVE
- BLUE: KINDS OF PAPER CONSTRUCTION, GRAPH, TISSUE, WAX
- PURPLE: KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS CARPET, CLAY, GRASS, HARD
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game from the New York Times that challenges you to find groups of items that share a common theme. Each group varies in difficulty, with green being the easiest and purple the toughest.
While the game can be tricky, you can make up to four mistakes before facing the consequences. It’s a fun and engaging way to test your word skills!
Play for free on the NYT Games site and put your word prowess to the test.