Connections is a new word game by The New York Times that has recently gained public interest. The game’s objective is to identify the "common threads between words." Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, with each new set of words increasing in complexity. To assist players in overcoming challenges, tips and hints are provided.
For those interested in the answer to today’s puzzle, the solution for October 17’s Connections can be found at the end of the article. Readers who prefer to solve the puzzle independently can continue reading for additional clues, tips, and strategies.
Connections, developed with the involvement of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, has quickly become popular on social media. Available on web browsers and mobile devices, the game challenges players to group four words with a shared characteristic, from a grid of 16 words divided into four categories. Despite several words appearing to fit together, there is only one correct solution.
Correctly grouping all four words in a set will remove them from the board. If players make an incorrect guess, it counts as a mistake, with a limit of four mistakes before the game ends. Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to better identify connections. Additionally, each group is color-coded, with yellow indicating the easiest set, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, results can be shared with others on social media.
Categories for today’s puzzle are as follows:
- Clunker: BUST, DUD, FLOP, MISS
- Opportunity: CHANCE, SHOT, TIME, TURN
- Non-Cash Way to Pay: CARD, CHARGE, CREDIT, PLASTIC
- Amazon___: KINDLE, PRIME, RAINFOREST, RIVER
Players are encouraged not to be discouraged if they didn’t guess correctly this time. Connections offers new challenges every day, with daily guidance and hints available to help players improve.
For those interested in other puzzles, solutions and hints for games like the NYT Mini crossword and Strands are available on Mashable’s game hub, where readers can find Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crossword games as well.
