New York: Feeling stumped by the latest NYT Connections puzzle? You’re not alone. The game may look simple — connect four words that share a common theme — but the real challenge lies in the yellow and green categories. If today’s board has you second-guessing every word, don’t worry. We’ve got your back with gentle hints, a spoiler-free nudge, and the full answer if you need it.
Before you scroll too fast, remember: part of the fun is letting your brain stretch. But if you’re short on time (or just tired of shouting at your screen), these hints are designed to guide you without spoiling the full experience. Think of it as your friendly cheat sheet — judgment-free.
Below you’ll find tiered help: subtle hints first, stronger clues next, and then — only if you really want it — the full solution. Whether you’re chasing your 100-day streak or just curious, we’ve got everything you need.
🟡 HINT #1: Yellow Group — Mildly Related Things
Think public settings or places you go, often tied to either status or infrastructure. There’s a commonality — but it’s more about function or formality than a shared category.
🟢 HINT #2: Green Group — Animals, But With a Twist
Don’t just think “types of animals.” These might be animals used in expressions or occupational names. One of them might even make you think of Wall Street.
🔵 HINT #3: Blue Group — People or Titles
Imagine people you’d see in an organizational structure. They might not all work at the same place, but they share a hierarchical vibe.
🟣 HINT #4: Purple Group — Something Much Tastier
This one’s a sweet category — literally. If you’ve been to a bakery, café, or birthday party lately, you’ll know these well.
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🟨 Yellow (Public Institutions):
Library
Court
School
Hospital
🟩 Green (Animals in Job Titles or Roles):
Bear
Fox
Hawk
Bull
🟦 Blue (Corporate Titles or Roles):
Manager
Director
President
Officer
🟪 Purple (Desserts or Sweet Treats):
Cake
Brownie
Pie
Cookie
How to Play NYT Connections (In Case You’re New!)
You get 16 words.
Your goal: sort them into 4 groups of 4 that share something in common.
Each group is color-coded:
🟨 Yellow: Easiest
🟩 Green: Medium
🟦 Blue: Hard
🟪 Purple: Trickiest
You only get four mistakes, so be strategic!
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