How to Complete Today's Connections and Solve Key Challenges

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It’s a new day, which means a new puzzle in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re trying to keep your streak intact and just need help with that tricky last category, we’ve got all the clues you could want.

Below, you’ll find hints ranging from vague nudges to complete solutions. Whether you need a little push or a way to keep your perfect record, you’re in the right spot.

Category Hints

We’ll list these hints from the easiest category to the hardest, following the game’s order—Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

If you’re looking for specific clues, click below! These hints won’t reveal the actual category names but will guide you in the right direction.

Yellow category: This theme relates to a story about a young girl taking liberties at a strange family’s house.
Green category: This involves a story about a young woman who wishes to attend a ball, with the help of a magical friend.
Blue category: Focuses on a pirate who gains strength through a particular vegetable.
Purple category: Concerns a video game featuring an orb that eats pellets and fruit—specifically, this version has a female character.

Today’s Answers

Here’s how I did today:

Yellow: 🟨🟨🟨🟨
Green: 🟩🟩🟩🟩
Purple: 🟪🟪🟪🟪
Blue: 🟦🟦🟦🟦

If you used our clues or help, share your results in the comments!

If you want the full solutions, click below!

Answers:

Yellow: Goldilocks
- Items: Bear, Bed, Chair, Porridge
Green: Cinderella
- Items: Mouse, Pumpkin, Slipper, Wand
Blue: Popeye (pirate known for spinach power)
- Items: Anchor, Cap, Pipe, Spinach
Purple: Ms. Pac-Man
- Items: Bow, Cherries, Ghost, Pellets