Connections Hints & Answers - Yesterday's Solution

Missed a connection in yesterday's puzzle? We're here to help you catch up. Click to reveal each group or uncover words one by one. You can also click the words below to place them in the correct category and color. Plus, meet Lady Puzzle, your trusty avatar, ready to generate hints with a simple click. We know - every streak counts!

NYT Connections Archive with Hints

Yesterday's Puzzle Hints

Yesterday's puzzle brought some intriguing challenges! Besides the hints you can uncover by clicking the lightbulbs above, here are more thoughts to guide you through solving it:

Spoiler Alert! 🚨If you’re still working on the puzzle and want to enjoy a slow reveal using the tool above, stop scrolling now! The next section dives into today’s tricky connections. 👀

Spotting the Red Herrings

Off-Key Notes and Foodie Fakes 🎶

No Music Group Today: While Opera might make you think of a dramatic singing style, here it’s pointing to the internet. And Contrabass? Pay attention to its ending letters! 🍺
Not All Food Fits: Yes, there’s a food-related group, but don’t let Pepperoni trip you up—it’s not part of the sausage squad! 🍕

Purple Group Explained

This tricky group is all about words that end with beer brands—time to raise a glass! 🍻 Let’s break it down:

AUTOHARP: It hits the right note with Harp, a classic Irish lager.
CONTRABASS: A deep sound that ends on Bass, an iconic British ale.
PEPPERONI: Spicy, delicious, and finishing strong with Peroni, an Italian favorite.
ROSEBUD: A blooming finale with Bud, a beloved American beer.

Cheers to spotting these subtle sudsy clues!

About Connections

Connections is an NYT daily puzzle that challenges you to find themes between words.

How to Play

Every day you are given 16 words. You have to group them into sets of four sharing a common theme.

Categories: Each group is color-coded (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple) from easy (Yellow) to tricky (Purple).

One Solution: Each puzzle has a single correct answer, where all 16 words must be used exactly once—no repeats or leftovers!

Where to Play

Access Connections in the Games app, at nytimes.com/games/connections, or in the Play tab of the New York Times News app.

When to Play

Daily puzzles are released at midnight in your time zone.

Share Your Results

After your last guess, access stats to Share Your Results.

Special Features

Connections Companion: Join the community forum for puzzle support, hints, and difficulty scores.

Lady Puzzle Tips for Solving Connections

#1 Categorize and Group

Try to categorize words into groups based on common themes or associations. Eventually, use our solver to remove specific roadblocks.

#2 Patience is Key

Take your time—there’s no need to rush through guesses! Each puzzle is sprinkled with clever red herrings (tricky words designed to throw you off, thanks to Wyna's genius). Spotting these traps before making too many guesses can save you frustration. Sometimes, stepping away for a bit and coming back with fresh eyes can make all the difference.

#3 Think Outside the Box

Dive into the different ways words might connect. Look for common starters or endings of phrases, think about synonyms, or even explore clever wordplay—like you would in a crossword. Some connections might be hidden in plain sight, waiting for you to spot them! Feeling stuck or just need a little nudge? Our solver is here to give you that extra boost—just once, of course.

#4 Practice Regularly

Like any skill, solving Connections improves with practice. With time, you'll sharpen your pattern recognition, knowledge and deduction abilities.

#5 Utilize Visual Tools

Use screenshots or notes to organize and visualize word connections. Employ our tool for specific help or confirmation of a category.

#6 Shuffle Strategically

Use the shuffle function; this can help you approach the puzzle with a fresh perspective.

#7 Learn from Mistakes

Don't be discouraged by incorrect guesses. Use them as learning opportunities to refine your strategies and improve your deduction skills for future puzzles. Review all past Connections puzzles in our daily updated archive to understand different patterns and themes.