Hints and Solutions for NYT Connections from February 2nd (#602)" Let me know if you'd like me to help with the translation of the actual clues and solutions! 😊

Quick Links

• What is Connections?
• Tips for Today's Connections Groups
• Today's NYT Connections Answers
• How to Estimate Connections Groups?

Connections is a New York Times game where you need to find the connection between words. It sounds simple, but it isn't – the categories of connections can be almost anything and are usually quite specific. If you need help finding the answers, you've come to the right place.

What are Connections?

Connections is a New York Times game. The goal is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each word group will be connected by a common idea or theme. This common element can be anything. We've seen everything from games that are based on the number of letters in the words to categories where you have to recognize an extra letter at the end of the word. Sometimes they relate to economic themes, sometimes to fairy tales. It is impossible to predict what kind of connection between the words will exist.

Once you're confident you understand the connection, select 4 words and click "Submit". You only have four attempts in total, so don't be too quick with your guesses.

Tips for Today's Connections Groups

Here are a few hints for game number 602 to get you started:

• Yellow: When you're having a bad time.
• Green: Avian words.
• Blue: Funny programming.
• Purple: "Okay."

If you still need help, the actual group names are:

• Yellow: Disappointed
• Birds that act as verbs (Green)
• Blue: TV Comedy Families
• <p><strong>Violet: Words after "K"</strong></p>

Today's NYT Connections Answers

Disappointed (Yellow):

Blue, Broken, Downhearted, Apology

Birds that are verbs (Green):

Duck, Pheasant, Hawk, Swallow

TV Comedy Families (Blue):

Griffin, Munster, Partridge, Pickles

Words after "K" (Violet):

Mart, Pop, Street, Switzerland"

How to Estimate Connections Groups?

There is no quick and reliable way to approach Connections like Wordle because Connections isn't algorithmic. However, there are a few things you can keep in mind to help you.

1. Look for similar parts of speech. Are some words verbs and others nouns? Are some adjectives? Try mentally categorizing them and see if any more patterns emerge.
2. Are the words synonyms? Sometimes categories are simply synonyms for an expression or very similar to synonyms. Don't rely on this too heavily though. Occasionally, Connections intentionally throws in words that are sometimes synonyms to mislead you.
3. Try it out, just say the words aloud. Sometimes that helps. One of the puzzles we saw included the words "go", "pace", "faster", "section", "step", "speed", "move", "commute" and "hurry"—all are naturally connected to the concept of movement. But when you say them out loud, it might become clearer that only four words ("go", "move", "hurry", "faster") are actually things you would tell someone to get them moving.
4. Expect the wrong thread. Connections usually have words that could plausibly be grouped together in a category, but are actually wrong. Take for example the words Bud, Corona and Light. You might immediately see these three words together and assume they are categorized as related to beer - but that wasn't the case.
5. Look for unique words. If a word on your board doesn't have multiple meanings or is really only used in one context, try using that word as a basis for a category.
6. Shuffle the board. Sometimes it helps to rearrange the words to look at them from new perspectives.

If you haven't solved this one, don't get too discouraged - there's always tomorrow! And maybe it will be on a topic that interests you, giving you an advantage over the competition.