Hello there! Let’s dive into Connections, the New York Times’ innovative word puzzle that challenges you to categorize answers into different groups. It can be quite tricky, so keep reading if you need some hints.
After you’ve completed the puzzle, what’s next? Well, more word games, of course! I also have daily clues and answers for Strands and Quordle if you need assistance with those games as well. Additionally, Marc’s Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.
SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s New York Times Connections puzzle are included below, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
NYT Connections today (game #568) – today’s words
Let’s take a look at today’s NYT Connections words:
- PINK
- PONY
- CLUB
- AIRPLANE
- GRINDER
- WATER
- ANTE
- HERO
- WRAP
- SETTLE
- JEOPARDY
- BEANS
- YAHOO
- FILTER
- MELT
- COUGH
NYT Connections today (game #568) – hint #1 – group hints
What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: Sandwich types
- GREEN: Cup of Joe
- BLUE: Top level finance
- PURPLE: Missing punctuation
For more hints, keep reading…
NYT Connections today (game #568) – hint #2 – group answers
What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: LUNCH ORDERS
- GREEN: USED TO MAKE COFFEE
- BLUE: PAY, WITH “UP”
- PURPLE: NAMES FEATURING “!”
If you want to see the answers, proceed cautiously…
NYT Connections today (game #568) – the answers
Here are the answers to today’s Connections, game #568:
- YELLOW: LUNCH ORDERS CLUB, HERO, MELT, WRAP
- GREEN: USED TO MAKE COFFEE BEANS, FILTER, GRINDER, WATER
- BLUE: PAY, WITH “UP” ANTE, COUGH, PONY, SETTLE
- PURPLE: NAMES FEATURING “!” AIRPLANE, JEOPARDY, PINK, YAHOO
- My rating: Hard
- My score: 3 mistakes
According to Branding Magazine, adding an exclamation mark at the end of a name can bring energy and enthusiasm to a brand. However, not all companies opt for this due to “tonality” considerations. For example, it may not be suitable for a funeral care business. The exclamation mark can evoke a sense of shouting, known as “screamers” in the newspaper industry.
All four NAMES FEATURING “!” incorporate the mark in different ways, ranging from ironic to enthusiastic, with P!nk even using an upturned i.
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Sunday, 29 December, game #567)
- YELLOW: SHADES OF RED BRICK, CHERRY, MAROON, RUBY
- GREEN: APPOINTMENT SPECIFICATIONS DATE, DURATION, LOCATION, TIME
- BLUE: DIFFERENT AMOUNTS OF HAIR HEAD, LOCK, STRAND, WISP
- PURPLE: TREE HOMOPHONES BEACH, FUR, PAIR, YOU
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game series created by the New York Times. It tasks players with identifying groups of four items that share something in common, with varying difficulty levels: green (easy), yellow (moderate), blue (challenging), and purple (very difficult).
Players are allowed up to four mistakes, providing a bit of leeway. The game can be played for free on the NYT Games website on both desktop and mobile platforms.
It offers a more immersive experience compared to games like Wordle, with potential trick questions that may catch players off guard. Keep an eye out for homophones and other wordplay that could disguise the correct answers.