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Today’s puzzle in the New York Times’ Connections game introduces a new challenge. If you want to keep your streak intact and are struggling to identify that final tricky category, we’ve got some helpful hints.
Below, you’ll find guidance from the easiest to the hardest category, based on the clues given in the puzzle — starting with Yellow, then Green, Blue, and finally Purple. If you’d like to see the hints without revealing the exact category names, just click the link for the clues that point you in the right direction.
Category Hints
- Yellow Category: This group relates to making music.
- Green Category: This involves boring or everyday things.
- Blue Category: This pertains to how you approach or tackle something.
- Purple Category: This connects to a classic American board game about buying houses and hotels. Note that the hints refer specifically to the American version of the game.
Today’s Answers
Here’s how I approached the puzzle today:
- Blue, Blue, Blue, Blue
- Green, Green, Purple, Purple
- Green, Green, Green, Green
- Purple, Yellow, Yellow, Yellow
- Purple, Yellow, Yellow, Purple
- Purple, Yellow, Yellow, Yellow
I was feeling quite tired today, which probably affected my performance. If you used our clues or help, I’d love to hear how you did in the comments!
Answers List
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Yellow Category: Technique
Words include: Approach, Method, Philosophy, School -
Green Category: Run-Of-The-Mill
Words include: Banal, Everyday, Humdrum, Pedestrian -
Blue Category: Stripy Things
Words include: Barcode, IBM Logo, Rugby Shirt, Zebra -
Purple Category: Words on Monopoly Squares
Words include: Avenue, Parking, Railroad, Tax





