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April 16 Connections Puzzle Features Clever Themes and Challenges

The New York Times' latest daily Connections puzzle introduces playful categories like 'Burlesque Wear' and 'They Roar,' continuing its tradition of engaging word association gameplay.

Overview

  • Today's Connections puzzle challenges players to group 16 words into four thematic categories: 'Burlesque Wear,' 'Mess Up The Surface Of,' 'They Roar,' and 'Latin Dances With A Vowel Changed.'
  • The puzzle's word groupings include items like 'Boa,' 'Corset,' 'Lion,' and 'Mamba,' requiring lateral thinking to identify connections among diverse terms.
  • Hints provided for the April 16 puzzle include clues such as 'Fashion choices fit for a cabaret' and 'Think salsa and cha-cha-cha, just misspelled.'
  • Players must solve the puzzle without making more than three mistakes, as the game reveals answers automatically after the fourth error.
  • Connections has grown in popularity since its June 2023 launch, with this latest edition showcasing its evolving creativity and sustained appeal.