Connectionsis the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The China Archivesgame is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connectionsresets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connectionssolution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableThe NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Timescredits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connectionscan be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 2Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Seen at a museum
Green: A pole or column
Blue: Summer foods
Purple: They share the second half of the word
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Kinds of carvings
Green: Pillar
Blue:BBQ offerings
Purple: ___Neck
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #690 is...
Kinds of carvings: BUST, RELIEF, STATUE, TORSO
Pillar: BRACE, POST, PROP, SUPPORT
BBQ offerings: DOG, LINK, RIB, WING
___Neck: BOTTLE, BREAK, GOOSE, TURTLE
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connectionsfor you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 2Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!Check out our games hubfor Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.
Topics Connections
Alienware M16 Gaming Laptop deal: Save $560
Can ChatGPT pass the Turing Test? What the research says.
Touring Microsoft, Sony and Apple Stores on Windows 8's Launch Day
What motherhood can teach us about the workplace
The Mismeasure of Media
How to Choose an SSD on a Flash Sale
It's Unnecessary But, AMD is Basically Lying About CPU Performance
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 just received their first discount
Best Samsung Frame deal: Free Music Frame with Frame Pro art TV purchase
How to Choose an SSD on a Flash Sale
President Trump says semiconductor tariffs are next
Can ChatGPT pass the Turing Test? What the research says.
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 5: Tips to solve 'Connections' #694.
Which iPad Model is Right for You? Mid 2024 Update
How to Squeeze the Most Out of Your iPhone's Battery
Best TV deal: Get the LG UR9000 4K TV for 21% off at Amazon
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 14: Tips to solve 'Connections' #703.
Boman Martinez
FreeSync 2 Explained
Don't Bother with A320 Motherboards, Go for AMD's B350 Instead for Raven Ridge
Cycling; SecondBeware of shady knockoff ChatGPT appsStaff Picks: ‘The Duel,’ An Annotated ‘Peter Pan’ by The Paris ReviewStaff Picks: 'Rules of Civility,’ Scott’s Photographs by The Paris ReviewCycling; SecondPolice used ‘smart streetlights’ to surveil protesters, as fearedUnread Books; Changing Character Names by Lorin SteinTwitter meme 'knows a spot' for some absolutely terrible datesDidion’s Details by Leslie JamisonPart 1: The Amanuensis by Mark Van de Walle8 Karens and Kens who threw huge tantrums instead of putting on masksRyan Reynolds shares truly epic Instagram footage celebrating in WrexhamPulling Teeth; Cold Calling by Chris FlynnLife Outside of Academia; Ghost Stories by Lorin Stein and Sadie SteinJohn Berger on ‘Bento’s Sketchbook’ by Anderson TepperThis Twitter bug will give you back your blue check... sort ofWork Frustrations; Social Climbing by Lorin SteinThe 20 best tweets of 2020, so farBeware of shady knockoff ChatGPT appsSt. Mark’s Saved by Lorin Stein 'The Legend of Ochi' is a miracle of puppeteering NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for April 27: Tips to solve Connections #216 Slate truck revealed: See the $28K customizable electric truck for 2026 Today's Hurdle hints and answers for April 26, 2025 35+ best Amazon Gaming Week deals: Shop Nintendo, AMD, MSI, and more NYT Strands hints, answers for April 29 Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa 2025 livestream: Watch FA Cup for free Wordle today: The answer and hints for April 29, 2025 Bestway Hydro Best hair dryer deal: Save $30 on the Dreame Gleam Hair Dryer Best Bose deal: Save $120 on Bose QuietComfort headphones Li vs. Gauff 2025 livestream: Watch Madrid Open for free NYT Strands hints, answers for April 27 Best places to buy refurbished electronics in 2025 Sabalenka vs. Stearns 2025 livestream: Watch Madrid Open for free 'The Last of Us' Season 2, episode 3: Seth's dramatic change from the game NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for April 29: Tips to solve Connections #218 AI's toll on humanity, the environment remains dangerously unclear, government agency warns Best VR deal: Save $30 on the Meta Quest 3S Adobe will use LinkedIn's free identity verification tool to help creators protect their work
2.2578s , 8224.8515625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【China Archives】,Fresh Information Network