NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle offered by The New York Times, designed to test vocabulary and logical reasoning. Players are tasked with identifying the common threads linking words and arranging them into groups of four. The game, which originated on PC on June 12, 2023, during its beta phase, is now a widely played pastime.
The aim of the game is to take 16 words and organize them into four themed groups. Created by Wyna Liu, this puzzle challenges players to enhance their vocabulary while enjoying an interactive experience. The game offers different levels of difficulty. It enjoys popularity on social media where players share their success and seek hints.
Today’s clues include:
Yellow – Deals with requests.
Green – Involves contact information.
Blue – Relates to camera lenses.
Purple – Focuses on water features with added letters.
The puzzle’s organizational structure breaks down like this: Yellow – ENTREATY, Green – CONTACT INFO, Blue – KINDS OF CAMERA LENSES, Purple – BODIES OF WATER PLUS STARTING LETTER.
Today’s answers: Yellow – ENTREATY: APPEAL, BID, CALL, PETITION, Green – CONTACT INFO: ADDRESS, EMAIL, NAME, NUMBER, Blue – KINDS OF CAMERA LENSES: FISHEYE, MACRO, TELEPHOTO, ZOOM, Purple – BODIES OF WATER PLUS STARTING LETTER: DRIVER, EBAY, FINLET, FLAKE.
To play, users must locate the hidden connections amongst the provided words. Successful completion involves applying vocabulary and problem-solving skills. If difficulty arises, hints are accessible within the game. The game updates daily at midnight and presents a new selection of 16 words, challenging players to sort them into four groups of four. Consider the possibility of a word fitting into more than one category. The groups are colour-coded with varying levels of difficulty, with the purple group typically being the most complex, often featuring wordplay.