Completing Today’s Connections: A Guide to Problem Solving

It’s a fresh day, which means it’s time to tackle a new puzzle in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re keen to keep your streak alive and need help with that one tricky category, you’re in luck—we’ve got all the tips you need.

Here, you’ll find everything from subtle clues to straightforward answers. Whether you’re looking for a little guidance or want to ensure you maintain your perfect record, you’ve come to the right spot.

Hints for Each Category

We will present the hints from the easiest to the hardest according to the puzzle: Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

If you want today’s category hints, click below! These hints won’t reveal the actual names of the categories but will point you in the right direction.

Today’s yellow category is centered around happiness.

Today’s green category is related to avoidance.

Today’s blue category focuses on video games.

Today’s purple category highlights phrases involving a matriarch.

Today’s Answers

We completed today’s puzzle without any mistakes! That makes three days in a row.

If you’re interested in today’s answers, click below!

Today’s answers are as follows:

Yellow Category: Make Happy

Delight, Please, Suit, Tickle

Dodge, Duck, Shake, Skirt

Blue Category: Common Video Game Features

Boss, Health, Level, Power-Up

Purple Category: Mother _____

Earth, Goose, May I, Superior