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Today’s Connections puzzle presents a greater challenge than previous ones, as it requires a solid grasp of grammar that many other puzzles do not demand. The arrangement of words is crucial here, and misunderstanding certain phrases can easily lead to mistakes. While some categories may not be as difficult, a few might leave you feeling stuck.
Similar to the NYT Letter Boxed game, identifying patterns in word formation will significantly aid you in solving today’s puzzle. With just four opportunities to make a mistake, being aware of the meanings and usages of words is essential to avoid errors. Don’t rush—taking your time to understand how words interact and their structure will improve your chances of success.
Category Hints for Today’s Connections
Date: May 14 #703
This puzzle proved to be quite tricky for me. However, I found that analyzing word prefixes and structures made the process easier. Short phrases often led to broader interpretations, especially if you’re fixated on finding synonyms. Instead of solely concentrating on definitions, consider how a word can complement another, if it functions as a title, or if its grammatical connection stands out.
Here are some hints to help you think through the categories featured in today’s puzzle:
- One category involves terms related to moving something toward or into another object.
- Another category covers Greek terms often found at the beginning of words.
- There’s also a category concerning animated animals that can talk in movies.
- Finally, one category includes words that start with letters that are silent.
If you’re eager to delve deeper into your clue-finding, examining the category names can offer you additional insights. Spoilers are available for each category if you need support with just one of them to wrap things up.
Answers Revealed for Today’s Connections
Yellow Answers: Explained
One of the categories that caught my attention was about absorption through capillary action. Initially, I thought terms like "DRAW" and "PULL" were tied together by TCG card games, but no additional words supported that idea. However, I realized that "SUCK" can describe both pulling and drawing something away from its source. After researching the meaning of "WICK," I discovered that it aligns well with the other three words, forming a cohesive category.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Absorb using capillary action | DRAW, PULL, SUCK, WICK |
Green Answers: Explained
This section of the puzzle revolved around Greek prefixes. At first, I was unsure how "KILO" paired with the others. However, I realized “KILO” can be found in terms like "kilogram," while "HYPER" appears in words like "hyperactive." This helped me see the connections for "META" and "NEO" as well, both of which often initiate larger concepts.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Greek Prefixes | HYPER, KILO, META, NEO |
Blue Answers: Explained
In this category, the focus was on animated characters that can speak. "DUMBO" immediately popped into my mind, referring to the well-known film character. I remembered "TED" and "BOLT" connected to a living teddy bear and a talking dog, respectively. Lastly, I recalled "BABE," a talking pig from another beloved film, completing this section successfully.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Titular Talking Animals in Film | BABE, BOLT, DUMBO, TED |
Purple Answers: Explained
The words in this category featured silent letters at the start. Recognizing that "GNOME" and "KNEE" share this property was straightforward, as did "MNEMONIC" with its silent "M." "PSYCHE" also fits the bill, demonstrating a similar pattern with its initial silence.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Starting with Silent Letters | GNOME, KNEE, MNEMONIC, PSYCHE |
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