Everything you need to solve ‘Connections’ #1065.
The NYT Connections puzzle today may not be too challenging if you enjoy a good mystery. Connections is one of the most popular New York Times word games that has captivated the public’s interest. The game’s focus is on identifying the common links between words. Like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words becomes more complex. We’ve provided some hints and tips to help you overcome these challenges.
If you want the solution to today’s puzzle, skip to the end of this article. For those who prefer to find the answer themselves, continue reading for some clues, tips, and strategies.
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What is Connections?
The NYT’s new daily word game has become a hit on social media. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu for helping to create and introduce the new word game to the Games section. Connections can be accessed via web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to group four words sharing a common link.
Each puzzle includes 16 words grouped into four categories. These groups may include items like book titles, software, or country names, among others. Despite several words appearing related, there is only one correct solution.
Successfully identifying all four words in a set removes them from the board. Wrong guesses count as mistakes, with a limit of four before the game ends.
Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to spot connections more easily. Each group is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, results can be shared with friends on social media.
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Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
Looking for a hint about the categories without revealing them? Try these:
Yellow: On the prowl
Green: A plot
Blue: Solving crimes
Purple: Anatomy
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Here are today’s Connections categories
Need a little extra help? Today’s connections are in the following categories:
Yellow: Move stealthily, with “In”
Green: Kinds of schemes
Blue: Detective movies
Purple: Body parts surrounded by two letters
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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to solve today’s puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s Connections #1065 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
Move stealthily, with “In”: CREEP, SLIP, SNEAK, STEAL
Kinds of schemes: COLOR, PONZI, PYRAMID, RHYME
Detective movies: CHINATOWN, KNIVES OUT, SEVEN, VERTIGO
Body parts surrounded by two letters: ELEGY, KARMA, KEYED, SHANDY
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t get it this time. New Connections puzzles await you tomorrow, and we’ll be here to provide guidance with more hints.
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