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Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn’t—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered.
What Is Connections?
Connections is a game from the New York Times. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme. That common element could be anything. We have seen everything from games that rely on the number of letters in the words to categories that require you to spot an extra letter at the end of the word. Sometimes they’re references to economics, other times they reference fairy tales. There is no telling what sort of association there will be between words.
Once you’re confident you understand the connection, select 4 words, then hit “Submit.” You have only four attempts in total, so don’t be too guess-happy.
Hints for Today’s Connections Groups
Here are a few small hints for the 331st Connections game to get you started:
How Did We Solve This Connections Game?
May 7th seemed much more difficult than most days.
The first group I spotted was Yellow. Bun, hero, roll, and wrap are all bread products you can buy. The group was properly called “Deli Bread Options.”
The next groups seemed much more difficult.
I eventually connected the word yap to mouth, as in the expression: “Shut your yap.” Once I made that connection, chops, kisser, and trap were fairly straightforward additions. Green was “Slang for Mouth.”
With only 8 words left, the game is usually easier, but I was still struggling.
Eventually, I got Purple, which was “Round of ___,” and the words were applause, drinks, funding, and golf. All the words make sense, but it definitely isn’t a group with a straightforward connection.
The left bob, clap, snap, and tap for Blue. With everything else out of the way, I got the impression they might be related to rhythm somehow. The actual name of the group was “Keep Rhythm with Music.”
How Do You Guess Connections Groups?
There is no quick, reliable way to approach Connections like there is with Wordle, since Connections isn’t algorithmic. However, there are a few things to keep in mind that can help.
If you didn’t solve this one, don’t feel too bad—there’s always tomorrow! And those words may align with a topic you’re interested in, giving you a leg up on the competition.
