The NYT Connections puzzle has gained immense popularity among word game enthusiasts. This engaging game focuses on identifying common themes among words. Each puzzle consists of 16 words that players must categorize into four distinct groups based on shared characteristics.
Understanding the Connections Game
Connections is a daily word game published by the New York Times, designed by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. It can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices, making it accessible for many users. Players aim to group words correctly, with successful guesses removing those words from the puzzle board.
Gameplay Mechanics
Each player is allowed up to four mistakes in the game. If all four words of a given category are guessed correctly, those words are cleared from the board. To aid in solving, the game board can be shuffled, and word groupings are color-coded to indicate difficulty:
- Yellow: Easiest
- Green: Moderate
- Blue: Challenging
- Purple: Most difficult
Players can also share their results on social media, similar to the popular game Wordle.
Today’s Hints and Solutions for Connections #868
For players seeking assistance on the October 26 puzzle, hints about the categories are provided. The categories for today are:
- Yellow: Kinds of instruments
- Green: Words from a famous Muhammad Ali quote
- Blue: Kinds of contests
- Purple: Words with diminutive suffixes
To help players solve today’s puzzle, here are the answers:
| Category | Answers |
|---|---|
| Kinds of instruments | BRASS, PERCUSSION, STRING, WIND |
| Words in a famous Muhammad Ali Quote | BEE, BUTTERFLY, FLOAT, STING |
| Kinds of contests | BEAUTY, POPULARITY, STARING, TALENT |
| Words with diminutive suffixes | DOGGY, DROPLET, KITCHENETTE, STARLING |
If you didn’t successfully complete today’s puzzle, don’t be discouraged. New puzzles will be available tomorrow to test your word skills again!
