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NYT Connections Puzzles Challenge Players with Word Grouping

The New York Times' daily word game Connections offers a unique twist on traditional puzzles by requiring players to categorize words into thematic groups.

  • Connections is a daily word game by The New York Times that challenges players to group 16 words into four thematic categories.
  • The game is crafted by puzzle-maker Wyna Liu and is known for its difficulty due to misleading words and red herrings.
  • Each group of words is associated with a color indicating its difficulty level: Yellow (Easiest), Green (Easy), Blue (Medium), and Purple (Hardest).
  • Recent puzzles featured themes like 'Things With Wheels,' 'Medical Roles,' and 'Retail Chains With a Letter Changed,' showcasing the game's diverse range.
  • Players who struggle can rely on hints provided by various guides, which offer clues and solutions to maintain a perfect score.
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