The New York Times’ popular word game Connections has been cracked for today’s puzzle (game #557). The four theme answers can be grouped into distinct categories, with each answer sharing a common thread.
Yellow Group (Easy):
DEFER DELAY, POSTPONE, SHELVE, TABLE – All these words relate to delaying or postponing something. Players who struggled to fit in JUNK from the previous puzzle could see how it fits in this category if used as “JUNK MAIL” or “JUNK TIME”.
Green Group (Moderate):
COUNTER, KEG, STOOL, TAP – These answers share a connection to bar fixtures and objects commonly found in bars. Players who were stumped by the green group might have been tempted to use BARREL due to barrel-shaped glasses often associated with bars.
Blue Group (Challenging):
BARGE, JUNK, SUB, TUG – This group can be tricky as it requires an understanding of nautical terms and types of vessels. BARGE is a type of boat used for transporting heavy loads, while JUNK refers to abandoned or discarded vessels in the sea.
Purple Group (Difficult):
BARREL, GORILLA, HAMMER, LADDER – The purple group can be puzzling due to its unconventional mix of words. Players who are familiar with Nintendo games like Donkey Kong will recognize SEEN IN “DONKEY KONG” as a reference to various items seen in the game.
NYT Connections is a challenging word game that requires players to find connections between four items in each category. The game is free to play on the New York Times Games site and offers a unique way to exercise one’s mind with its clever wordplay and tricks.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/nyt-connections-today-answers-hints-19-december-2024