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If you need a helping hand with today’s Connections game, you’re in the right spot. This puzzle has its tricky sections, and I found myself grappling with some answers as well. A bit of extra insight can really simplify things, and that’s exactly what we have in store for you today. This additional information will speed up the process and make it less frustrating, helping you maintain your winning streak.
For those seeking a less word-heavy alternative, the NYT’s Tiles puzzle can satisfy that craving. Similar to Connections, it offers a fresh challenge every day that can be completed in under ten minutes. The gameplay resembles Mahjong, where you choose two tiles at a time to match them, causing them to disappear. The primary difference is that each tile consists of multiple layers, and you need to match all layers for it to vanish completely.
Today’s Connections Categories Hints
January 15 #584
If you’re after hints for today’s puzzle without any spoilers, four clues await you below. Given the wording used in this puzzle, you’ll encounter some peculiar interactions and meanings that are essential to find the correct answers. Additionally, you’ll come across some misleading options, which can add to the challenge.
- One category focuses on items used to speed up or enhance a process.
- Another category involves terms for describing something that might not be working at full capacity.
- A third category covers words that are used to describe something specific you might encounter at a restaurant.
- The final category includes four items that share the same additional descriptor.
If you’re still unsure about what the categories might be, you can grab a hint by checking the category names listed below. Understanding the category names can often provide the nudge needed to complete the puzzle. If you’re missing a specific word in any category, the spoilers can be found further down.
Today’s Connections Answers
January 15 #584
Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained
| MEANS | |
|---|---|
| MECHANISM | MEDIUM |
| TOOL | VEHICLE |
This category revolves around the methods used to accomplish tasks. It can be a bit perplexing because several terms relating to size appear in the puzzle, making "MEDIUM" seem better suited for that group. Similarly, "VEHICLE" might not immediately strike you as fitting, even though it clearly does.
Green Answers: Revealed & Explained
| LACKING | |
|---|---|
| LIGHT | LOW |
| SHORT | SHY |
This category can also be confusing as "LIGHT" and "LOW" don’t typically go together in common usage. I assume in this context, "light on x" plays a role, but it wasn’t in my mind when I examined the list.
Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained
| MARTINI SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| DIRTY | DRY |
| PERFECT | WET |
This part of the puzzle presents a unique challenge, as "PERFECT" isn’t a term I’ve encountered in drink orders. While "DIRTY," "DRY," and "WET" can be linked to various beverages, "PERFECT" is less commonly used, which pushed me to look it up. Google informed me it’s typically sweeter than a "DRY" martini, which is a useful detail to remember.
Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained
| FICTIONAL MISTERS | |
|---|---|
| BIG | PEANUT |
| ROBOT | TOAD |
This category stumped me at first without context, as "BIG" seems to belong to a group of size terms. However, once some of the other words are ruled out in the earlier categories, recognizing these fictional characters becomes easier based on your affinity for them.
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