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Today's NYT Connections puzzle is a fun one. If you need help sorting the answers into groups, you're in the right place. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers.
Did you know? The Times has a Connections Bot, similar to the one for Wordle. After playing, you can get a numeric score and have the program analyze your answers. Plus, registered players can track their progress, including win rates and streaks.
Here are some hints to get you started, ranked from easiest to toughest:
- Yellow Group: Different strokes for different folks.
- Green Group: Ho-hum.
- Blue Group: Flags often qualify.
- Purple Group: Do not pass Go.
Now, let's reveal the answers!
The Answers to Today's Connections Puzzle
- Yellow Group: Technique - approach, method, philosophy, school.
- Green Group: Run-of-the-mill - banal, everyday, humdrum, pedestrian.
- Blue Group: Stripy things - barcode, IBM logo, rugby shirt, zebra.
- Purple Group: Words on Monopoly squares - avenue, parking, railroad, tax.
And this is the part most people miss... the subtle connections between the categories.
What do you think? Did you find today's puzzle challenging? Share your thoughts and any clever strategies you used in the comments below!