The New York Times has introduced a new word game titled “Connections,” which has quickly gained popularity among the public. The game challenges players to identify “common threads between words.” Similar to the game “Wordle,” “Connections” resets at midnight, and each subsequent set of words increases in difficulty. This article offers some hints and strategies to help players overcome challenges they may encounter.
For those interested in the solution to the puzzle for November 4, details are available at the end of the article. However, players who prefer to solve the puzzle independently can continue reading for clues and tips.
“Connections” is a daily word game from The New York Times that has become a sensation on social media. It was developed in part by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu and included in the publication’s Games section. The game is accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices and requires players to group four words that share a commonality.
Each puzzle presents 16 words divided into four categories, which can range from book titles to software names, among others. Although multiple words may seem to belong together, there is only one correct combination. If a player correctly identifies all four words in a set, those words are removed from the board. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, and players may make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
To aid players in identifying connections, the board can be rearranged and shuffled. Additionally, each group is color-coded: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like “Wordle,” players can share their results with friends on social media.
For those seeking a hint about today’s “Connections” categories without being directly told, suggestions are available within the article. Following the hints, today’s solution, “Connections #512,” includes the following categories: “Equip” (FURNISH, OUTFIT, PROVISION, STOCK), “Individuality” (BEING, CHARACTER, EGO, SELF), “Furniture” (CHEST, CONSOLE, VANITY, WARDROBE), and “Words With Apostrophes Removed” (CANT, ID, SHELL, WERE).
Players who do not guess correctly need not be discouraged, as new puzzles will be available tomorrow, accompanied by more helpful hints. For those seeking additional puzzles, Mashable now offers a games hub featuring a variety of games such as Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords. Additionally, solutions to the previous day’s “Connections” are available for those interested.
