Need a Boost for Today's Connections Puzzle?
Having trouble cracking today's Connections puzzle from the New York Times? Don't stress, you're not alone! This popular word game can be seriously challenging. But fear not, we've got you covered with hints and even the answers for the July 29th puzzle.
What is Connections? For those unfamiliar, Connections is a daily word puzzle where you need to group 16 seemingly random words into four categories of four. Sounds easy, right? The trick is that there are often misleading words designed to throw you off track.
Hints to Get You Started
Here are some general hints to guide you:
- Yellow (Easiest): Think about discounts and savings.
- Green (Easy): Consider things that might irritate you.
- Blue (Medium): Focus on actions you might take in a poker game.
- Purple (Hardest): What are things that require pumping?
Specific Word Clues
- Yellow: A common word you see in a supermarket ad.
- Green: Something that might make you see red.
- Blue: What you do when you don't want to bet more.
- Purple: What you might do to inflate a tyre.
The Answers (Spoiler Alert!)
Okay, if you're truly stuck, here are the categories and the words that belong in each:
- Yellow: Discount (Deal, Promotion, Sale, Special)
- Green: Irritate (Bug, Nettle, Ruffle, Steam)
- Blue: Poker Actions (Call, Check, Fold, Raise)
- Purple: Things You Can Pump (Brakes, Fist, Gas, Iron)
So there you have it! Hopefully, these hints and answers helped you conquer today's Connections puzzle. Come back tomorrow for more clues and solutions!
Want to try another word game? Check out the USA Today's Daily Crossword Puzzle!