Connections is one of the most popular New York Times word games that challenges players to find common threads between words. The game resets daily, increasing in difficulty, but fear not – we’ve got hints and tips to help you solve it.
Here’s how to play: Group four words together based on a shared theme. Each puzzle features 16 words, divided into four categories. You can share your results on social media like Wordle, and get up to four mistakes before the game ends. To make spotting connections easier, rearrange the board and check the color-coded categories – yellow for money or resources, green for legal terms, blue for natural features, and purple for objects associated with lights or sea creatures.
For today’s puzzle (#588), we’ve got a hint: the categories are Fund (yellow), Court Filing (green), Landforms (blue), and They Have Rays (purple). The solution is:
* Fund: KITTY, POOL, POT, PURSE
* Court Filing: ACTION, CASE, CLAIM, SUIT
* Landforms: BASIN, BLUFF, CAPE, PLAIN
* They Have Rays: AQUARIUM, GEOMETRY, SUN, TAMPA BAY
Don’t worry if you didn’t get it right – there’s always a new puzzle to try. Check back tomorrow for more hints and answers. In the meantime, explore Mashable’s games hub for other puzzles like Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords.
Source: https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-january-19-2025