Today marks another day filled with puzzles in the New York Times Connections game. If you’re trying to maintain your winning streak and just need to crack that final tricky category, you’re in luck—we have the hints you need.
Below, you’ll discover everything from subtle nudges to direct answers. Whether you’re seeking a small hint or a guaranteed solution to keep your record spotless, you’ve landed in the right place.
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Category Hints
We’re going to provide hints for the categories starting with the easiest and progressing to the hardest: Yellow, Green, Blue, and finally Purple.
Want some hints for today’s categories? Click below! These hints will point you in the right direction without revealing the actual category names.
Today’s yellow category pertains to being excessively nice to someone.
Today’s green category pertains to a type of legless reptile. If you’re part of the millennial crowd, think ‘danger noodle’. If not, you might be confused by that phrase.
Today’s blue category relates to expressions that are frequently exclaimed.
Today’s purple category evokes thoughts of water.
Herring Watch: There are many affectionate terms in today’s topic—though that’s not an official category. Did you assume Valentine’s Day would influence today’s challenge?
Today’s Answers
I managed to solve today’s puzzle without losing any lives! I did spend quite some time trying to nail down the fourth term of endearment, though.
If you’re interested in today’s answers, click below!
Today’s answers are as follows:
Yellow Category: Mollycoddle
Baby, Humor, Indulge, Pamper
Green Category: Things A Rattlesnake Does
Hiss, Rattle, Shed, Slither
Blue Category: Words Said To An Unsuspecting Person
Boo, Gotcha, Guess Who, Surprise
Purple Category: Homophones Of Bodies Of Water
Bae, Creak, See, Straight