Today’s NYT Connections puzzle No. 585 presented a challenging purple category, but with the right strategy, you can conquer it. The key is to look at the words remaining and think about what other words they can pair with.
The solution for the purple group was not a mouse, but… ____ rat. The correct answers are gym, mall, pack, and rug. To find this answer, focus on words that are common in retail settings.
Here’s how the other groups fared:
– Yellow group: Buying and selling – Business, commerce, market, and trade
– Green group: Installed on a wall – Baseboard, outlet, sconce, and switch
– Blue group: Spy – Agent, asset, mole, and plant
If you’re struggling with tough Connections puzzles in the past, here are some of the most challenging ones to keep an eye out for. These puzzles often feature clever wordplay and require a keen eye for patterns.
Some of the toughest Connections puzzles include:
– #5: “Things you can set,” such as mood, record, table, and volleyball
– #4: “One in a dozen,” such as egg, juror, month, and rose
– #3: “Streets on screen,” such as Elm, Fear, Jump, and Sesame
– #2: “Power ___,” such as nap, plant, Ranger, and trip
– #1: “Things that can run,” such as candidate, faucet, mascara, and nose
Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/todays-nyt-connections-hints-answers-and-help-for-jan-16-585