Connections is the new word game from the New York Times that has everyone talking. Similar to Wordle, the game challenges players to find common threads between words. Each day, the game resets with a new set of words that are more challenging than the last. But don’t worry, we’ve got some hints and tips to help you out.
What is Connections?
The latest daily word game from the NYT has taken social media by storm. Created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, Connections tasks players with grouping four words that have something in common. With 16 words in each puzzle, players must categorize them in sets. It’s a fun and engaging game that can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices.
Here’s a hint for today’s Connections categories
If you want a clue about today’s categories without giving them away, here are some hints:
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Yellow: Rolling down the hill
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Green: Sources of water
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Blue: Things that’ll help achieve a curvy shape
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Purple: Types of bears
Here are today’s Connections categories
If you need a bit more help, today’s categories are as follows:
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Yellow: Take a Tumble
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Green: Kinds of Water
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Blue: Things That Are Cinched in the Middle
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Purple: ___Bear
Looking for the answer to today’s Wordle? Find it here. And now, drumroll please! The solution to Connections #294 is…
What is the answer to Connections today
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Take a Tumble: FALL, SLIP, SPILL, TRIP
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Kinds of Water: MINERAL, SPRING, STILL, TAP
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Things That Are Cinched in the Middle: CORSET, DIABOLO, HOURGLASS, WASP
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___Bear: BOO-BOO, BROWN, HONEY, TEDDY
Don’t worry if you couldn’t figure it out this time. There will be more Connections to challenge you tomorrow. Stay tuned for more hints and tips. And if this isn’t the game you were looking for, check out yesterday’s Connections.


