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The current Connections puzzle presents a variety of themes, making it a bit more challenging than previous ones. However, I discovered that some patterns might be easier to identify than you think—provided you know what to look for. Utilizing every hint available can help clarify which word combinations lead to correct answers today.
If a theme could be identified for today’s puzzle, it would likely center around locations and events. This encourages you to visualize and associate the words within certain contexts. Similar to the New York Times Letter Boxed game, spotting even the smallest hint of a pattern can help you piece together the Connections puzzle. As you form the right groups, it becomes easier to find remaining options.
Today’s Connections Category Hints
Date: May 19 #708
I managed to complete today’s puzzle by focusing on the various contexts for the words instead of just their strict definitions. For instance, I interpreted "BALL" not just as a physical object, but as a term for a grand event filled with celebration and elegance. With limited guesses available, it’s crucial to think about all the potential meanings different words might have.
For those having difficulty identifying the categories for today’s puzzle, consider these hints to get started:
- One category revolves around elements related to venues for formal gatherings.
- Another category includes positions you might occupy in a popular board game.
- Yet another category pertains to the physical characteristics of a large ocean creature.
- A final category consists of words that sound like parts of the body used for walking.
If you’re keen on diving deeper into clue-seeking, take a look at the category names—they can provide additional guidance, and spoilers for each category are available if you need help finishing up.
Today’s Connections Answers
Date: May 19 #708
Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained
The first group I solved pointed to formal gatherings, recognizing that a BALL or GALA both represent upscale events often associated with the affluent. Similarly, people attend BENEFIT events to appear philanthropic or go to a FUNCTION for similar motives. This understanding enabled me to confidently categorize those four words.
Green Answers: Revealed & Explained
Initially, I paired RAILROAD and AVENUE because they sounded like urban locations. However, I soon realized that these terms related to the game Monopoly. The UTILITY and CHANCE spaces are essential components of the game, while RAILROAD and AVENUE indicate properties available for purchase.
Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained
This section was more challenging as I struggled to identify what FLUKE and MELON related to. I managed to connect BLUBBER and FLIPPER as attributes of marine mammals. Discovering that a FLUKE is part of a whale and a MELON pertains to its anatomy helped me complete this category.
Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained
As I worked through these terms, I vocalized them to see if any sounded similar. I found that SOUL, HEAL, and TOW closely resembled "sole," "heel," and "toe," respectively—each term relating to parts of a foot. Initially, I thought BAWL and BLUBBER were connected through crying, but realized BAWL also sounds like "ball," which refers to the ball of the foot.
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