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Below, subtle hints will guide you towards today’s answers. Keep scrolling to discover the themes and final answers, but do so at your own pace to avoid early spoilers!

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Hints for Today’s Connections Themes

Here are some hints for the groupings found in today’s puzzle, without revealing too much:

• Yellow category – Words associated with garnishing a dish.

• Green category – Remember to taste with your senses!

• Blue category – Terms indicating a safe dialogue.

• Purple category – Phrases that can have multiple pronunciations.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

The following section discloses answers. Scroll cautiously if you prefer to piece it together yourself. The comprehensive solutions will follow shortly.

Important Notes on Difficult Words

Note that BOUQUET and VASE do not share a connection; BOUQUET typically refers to fragrance.

Remember, UNCLE is related to the expression “give in, say UNCLE.”

DUST operates as a verb, as in “DUST the cake with sugar.”

The word TOMATO references the saying, “you say ‘toe-may-toe,’ I say ‘toe-mah-toe.’”

Identifying Today’s Categories

• Yellow: SPRINKLE

• Green: SCENTS OF WINE

• Blue: “AAH, ENOUGH!”

• Purple: WORDS PRONOUNCED IN DIVERSE WAYS

Caution: The Solutions Are Below

Ready to check out the answers for today’s Connections puzzle? Here they are:

Yellow Words in Today’s Connections

The yellow category is known for being the most approachable. The theme centers around SPRINKLE, including the words: DUST, PEPPER, SCATTER, SHOWER.

Green Words in Today’s Connections

The green category tends to be the second-most straightforward. The theme here is SCENTS OF WINE, comprising: AROMA, BOUQUET, NOSE, NOTE.

Blue Words in Today’s Connections

In the blue grouping, considered to be of medium difficulty, the theme “AAH, ENOUGH!” includes: MERCY, STOP, TRUCE, UNCLE.

Purple Words in Today’s Connections

The most challenging category, purple, focuses on WORDS PRONOUNCED DIFFERENTLY and includes: AUNT, EITHER, TOMATO, VASE.

Understanding How to Play Connections

A comprehensive guide to playing Connections is available, but here’s a quick overview of the rules:

Start by accessing the Connections game either on the New York Times website or through their Games app. You’ll encounter a game board featuring 16 tiles, each displaying a word or phrase. The objective is to identify four tiles that share a common link. These links can involve similar types of items or can involve clever wordplay.

Select your four choices and tap the Submit button. Correct guesses will reveal the category and color (yellow being easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple). If a guess is incorrect, you’ll have another opportunity to try.

Success is achieved once all four groups are identified correctly. However, if four incorrect submissions are made before completion, the game concludes and the solutions are displayed.

Winning Strategies for Connections

The key to success in Connections lies in the difficult nature of the groupings. Anticipate combinations that may overlap. For example, one challenge included various breakfast foods like BACON, EGG, and PANCAKE—but BACON was actually part of a painter’s group. Thus, confirming that your selection consists solely of those four terms is crucial before hitting “submit.”

If you find yourself at an impasse, consider focusing on words that appear to lack connections to the others. For instance, recognizing that WHISTLER ties to the famous painting “Whistler’s Mother” may unveil more connections.

If all else fails, consulting hints is a proven strategy. Stay tuned for updated hints in tomorrow’s puzzle!