The New York Times’ popular word game, “Connections,” continues to engage players, presenting a fun challenge that sharpens word association skills. Like its sibling Wordle, Connections presents a new puzzle each day, requiring players to identify four words that share common themes amidst a grid of sixteen.
In this game, players need to sort words into four distinct categories based on shared attributes, which could range from various topics such as literature to geographical names. Incorrect guesses are penalized, with players allowed a maximum of four mistakes before the game concludes. The game is designed for both web and mobile platforms, making it widely accessible.
For today’s game, players are given clues to the categories:
1. Accessory with a pointy fastener
2. Tease
3. Boxing punches
4. Muscle nicknames plus “S”
The answers to these categories are as follows:
– **Accessory with a pointy fastener**: BADGE, BROOCH, BUTTON, PIN
– **Tease**: BAIT, NEEDLE, RAG, RIB
– **Boxing punches**: CROSS, HOOK, JAB, UPPERCUT
– **Muscle nicknames plus “S”**: SHAMMY, SPEC, SQUAD, STRAP
Even if you struggled with this puzzle, remember that there will be another opportunity tomorrow to test your skills. New challenges await avid players. Additionally, for those looking for more brain-stimulating activities, the NYT offers a range of other puzzles, including crossword games and Sudoku.
Embrace the challenge, and keep honing those word association abilities!