Connectionsis the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The xxx parody moviesgame is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connectionsresets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connectionssolution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableThe NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Timescredits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connectionscan be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 1Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Gains
Green: To quit doing something
Blue: Heard on a film set
Purple: Miniature
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Winnings
Green: Stop, as a habit
Blue:Movie camera verbs
Purple: Words that precede "-Size" to mean small
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #690 is...
Winnings: POT, PRIZE, PURSE, REWARD
Stop, as a habit: BREAK, DROP, KICK, SHAKE
Movie camera verbs: DOLLY, PAN, TILT, ZOOM
Words that precede "-Size" to mean small: BITE, FUN, POCKET, TRAVEL
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connectionsfor you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 1Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!Check out our games hubfor Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.
Topics Connections
Never Get Off The BoatA Show Trial that No One WatchedRussia’s Zombie ElectionRadiating RacismRegarding the Pain of OthersThe Carpetbaggers of TechWitch Kids of InstagramThe Longest MilesFresh HellDreams DeferredReading like a BureaucratNorms Follow FunctionThe Afterlife of <em>Newsies</em>Our RefugeesManeka’s Punk PulpitThe Afterlife of <em>Newsies</em>Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 and RTX 2080 Ti Overclocking GuideAmerican MirageA Liberal Comity ShowCradle to Grave Apple iPhone 15 USB Scenes from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Wintertime Remembering the Concorde Shying by Sadie Stein The Reach and Influence of Graphic Design from California Doctors approve DIY diabetes treatment systems Taylor Swift TikTok is the perfect place for fans new and old The Best Breakup Song: Thomas Wyatt’s “They Flee From Me” Is Lying the Central Problem of Human Existence? iPhone 15 Pro can record spatial Vision Pro videos At Last, a Book Cover That Judges You Back Tarot card readings on TikTok and Tumblr are reinventing the art form Staff Picks: Kathy Acker, Egon Schiele, Elena Ferrante, and More Best Echo Glow deal: Get a refurbished Amazon Echo Glow on sale for $13 Shocked monkey in a very awkward position wins comedy wildlife photo prize 10 best tweets of the week, including this photo of my adorable new puppy Apple Watch 'double tap' feature is completely hands Britney Spears addresses conservatorship, says the Free Britney movement 'saved my life' TikTok sounds from March 2020 are transporting users back to early pandemic life Apple iPhone 15 launch event forgot to bring the fun
2.575s , 10132.5703125 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【xxx parody movies】,Inspiration Information Network