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A new day brings a fresh puzzle in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re aiming to keep your streak intact and are stuck on that last tricky category, we’re here with all the clues you need.
Below, you’ll find helpful hints, ranging from vague nudges to direct answers. Whether you need a little push in the right direction or want to surprise yourself with the solutions, you’re in the right place.
The hints are organized from the easiest to the most difficult categories, following the order given by the puzzle: Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.
If you want hints for today’s categories but prefer not to have the actual names spoiled, click below. These hints will guide you without revealing too much.
Category Hints
- Today’s yellow category relates to items used for personal grooming or looking good.
- Today’s green category involves describing containers that are completely full.
- Today’s blue category is connected to thinking or mental processes.
- Today’s purple category features clues that, once you remove the ends, sound like flying creatures. Yes, it’s one of those tricky ones.
Today’s Answers
Here’s how I did today:
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If you used our hints or assistance, I’d love to hear how you did in the comments!
Below are the actual solutions for today’s categories:
- Yellow category: Personal grooming items such as brush, mirror, nail file, tweezers.
- Green category: Words like compact, dense, thick, tight.
- Blue category: Words associated with thinking, such as deliberate, muse, noodle, reflect.
- Purple category: Starting with bird homophones—examples include cranium, cronut, lunar, pufnstuf.





