Before you throw your answers for today’sConnectionspuzzle in the trash, use our hints to help you get the right answers. Today there are someconfusing crossover words that could belong in multiple categories, but having some guidance on what the categories are can help you navigate those crossover words like a true professional. With that guidance, you will be able to rock the puzzle, keep your streak, and feel confident the rest of the day.
If you still want to play another game today, try checking outtoday’sWordlepuzzle.Wordleis a very similar game, but you will be looking tofind a 5-letter wordinstead of sorting words into categories. You will still have to make logical deductions and use the clues to know what letters are in what spaces. Youonly have 6 guessesin which to do so, so you will have to be careful and calculating with every single guess.
Today’s Connections Category Hints
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If you are struggling with today’s puzzle, you’re able to use these hints to help you figure out what the categories might be without getting any spoilers. You will want to look out for the potential crossover words, andyou do not want to make too many mistakes. However, understanding what the categories are is often half the battle, so check out these category hints to save your puzzle before its too late.
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If you are still looking to get more help, we have all of the answers for you down below. First,try looking at the category names to see if they help. If not, there are answers for every category down below.
PIXIE
TROLL
DRAGON, PIXIE, and GIANT all felt fairly obvious to me from the jump, but I wasn’t sure if it would be SPRITE or TROLL. SPRITE is a type of fairy-like creature, so it made sense for it to belong here. TROLL also felt like it could belong with TRASH and PHISH, although I wasn’t sure what the last word would be. Luckily, I did notice CRUSH and realized they were both sodas and thatTROLL likely belonged here more than the other word. I wasted a couple of guesses, but luckily didn’t lose.
SPAM
TRASH
Once I had eliminated TROLL from the pool of words, this one became a little easier. I saw SPAM and SENT and that looked way too familiar, so I looked around and eventually saw DRAFTS and TRASH. It felt pretty straightforward from there, but PHISH did feel like a potential inclusion here. Phishing emails are quite common, so it felt like it could be here - particularly with SPAM and TRASH. However, theother two wouldn’t likely fit anywhere else, so I went with those words as my guess instead.
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SQUIRT
STARRY
SPRITE is one of my favorite sodas, so I did recognize it for what it might be right away. However, I do also like fairy creatures, so I wanted it to go in the first category. Figuring out what the other citrus sodas were once I figured it out was a little harder. I knew about CRUSH and STARRY, but SQUIRT was not a soda I was familiar with. It was by the time I got here, however,the only thing that even vaguely implied a beverage, so it was the right decision.
PHISH
TOWED
This was the last category I solved and the last bits of words available. PHISH feels like the most obvious one, and it took me a moment to connect LINKS to Lynx. TOWED made me laugh a little when I realized what the category was. BORE is also kind of humorous, but none of these words feel immediately obviousunless you start saying them aloud. However, that is a good tip for future puzzles because this is not the only time a category has been filled with homophones.
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If you are still not done with puzzling for the day, consider one of the games listed in the box below. I would recommendAbsurdleas it is a fun, chaotic version ofWordle.
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Wordle(NYT)
Solve a random five-letter word by using color clues.EveryWordleanswercan be found in our daily updated list.
Yes
Worldle
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The Password Game
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Absurdle
Try to solve a game ofWordlewithout any help. With each guess, the game reveals as little information as possible, even changing the word if need be.
