Introduction Of Connections
The New York Times’ latest puzzle game, It, has taken the world by storm. Similar to its predecessor Wordle, It challenges players to categorize a set of 16 words into four secret groups, revealing the hidden It between them. With each new puzzle resetting at midnight, players eagerly await the daily challenge, ranging from straightforward to mind-bending. Here’s everything you need to know to conquer It.
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How to Play Connections
Upon entering the game, players are presented with a grid containing 16 seemingly unrelated words. The objective is to organize these words into four sets of four by identifying the It that link them. These It can range from simple concepts like colors or shapes to more complex themes like movie titles or historical events.
While some words may appear to fit multiple themes, there is only one correct solution. To assist players in visualizing the connections, the grid can be shuffled and rearranged as needed.
Each group is color-coded based on difficulty, with the yellow group being the easiest and the purple group posing the greatest challenge. Players select four words they believe belong together and submit their answer. If correct, the four words are removed from the grid, and the theme connecting them is revealed. However, guessing incorrectly counts as a mistake, with players limited to four mistakes per game.
Hints for Today’s Connections
For those grappling with today’s puzzle, here are the four themes to guide you:
- Dipping Sauces
- Interrogate
- Transaction Record
- What “Stock” Might Mean
Additionally, here’s a single word from each group to provide further assistance:
- Dipping Sauces: AIOLI
- Interrogate: EXAMINE
- Transaction Record: BILL
- What “Stock” Might Mean: ANCESTRY
Today’s Connections Answers
For those still stumped, here are today’s correct groupings:
- Dipping Sauces: AIOLI, BARBECUE, MARINARA, RANCH
- Interrogate: EXAMINE, GRILL, PROBE, QUESTION
- Transaction Record: BILL, INVOICE, RECEIPT, STATEMENT
- What “Stock” Might Mean: ANCESTRY, BROTH, CATTLE, MERCHANDISE
Even if today’s puzzle proved challenging, don’t be discouraged. Connections grids vary widely and change daily, offering endless opportunities for players to exercise their problem-solving skills. Keep honing your abilities, and remember to check back tomorrow for a fresh challenge.
Whether you’re a seasoned puzzler or new to the game, It provides a captivating way to engage your mind and connect with others as you strive to unlock the hidden links between words. So, grab your thinking cap and dive into the world of It—it’s a journey worth taking.
