Today brings a fresh challenge with a new puzzle wall to tackle in the New York Times Connections game. If you’re aiming to maintain your streak and just need a little help with that last tricky category, you’re in luck—we’ve got all the hints you need!
Below, you’ll find everything from general guidance to specific answers. Whether you need a gentle nudge or a direct solution to keep your perfect record intact, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re looking for the answers for May 21, click here.
Category Hints
We’ll lay out these hints from the easiest to the hardest according to the puzzle: Yellow, Green, Blue, and then Purple.
If you want hints for today’s categories, click below! These will guide you without giving away the actual category names.
Today’s yellow category focuses on things you should consider before agreeing to anything.
Today’s green category is all about fictional characters known for their notable skin.
Today’s blue category pertains to aspects of Washington, D.C. For those outside the U.S., you might want to save this one for last.
Today’s purple category features fictional characters famous for the questions they ask.
Herring Watch: There is no category related to Egypt.
Today’s Answers
We successfully solved today’s puzzle without losing any lives!
If you’d like to see today’s answers, click below!
Today’s answers are as follows:
Yellow Category: Fine Print
Asterisk, Catch, Condition, Strings
Green Category: Characters With Green Skin
Elphaba, Grinch, Hulk, Shrek
Blue Category: Features Of The National Mall In D.C.
Capitol, Mall, Obelisk, Pool
Purple Category: Famous Riddle-Givers
Bridge Troll, Mad Hatter, Riddler, Sphinx
