Astuce et réponse du jour au NYT Connections pour le 31 décembre (#569)

Connections is a New York Times game that challenges you to find the connection between words. It may seem easy, but it's not - the categories of Connections can be almost anything, and they are generally quite specific. If you need help finding the answers, we have your back.

What are Connections?

Connections is a New York Times game. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be linked by an idea or common theme. This common element can be anything. We've seen it all, from games that depend on the number of letters in the words to categories that require you to notice an extra letter at the end of a word. Often, they refer to economics, other times to fairy tales. You never know what types of associations will exist between the words.

Once you're sure you understand the connection, select 4 words, then press "Submit". You have a total of four attempts, so don't hesitate to guess.

Tips for Today's Connection Groups

Here are some tips for the Connections game 569 to help you get started:

• Yellow: When you need to get somewhere quickly.
• Green: When you're having fun.
• Blue: How you might start a formal letter or email.
• Violet: Number.

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

• Yellow: Move quickly
• Green: Time for fun
• BLUE: Words before a recipient
• Violet: Name ___

The most popular questions of the week on the New York Times website

Move quickly (Yellow):

Bright, Throw, Hit, Steal

Time for fun (Green):

Ball, Explosion, Kick, Excitement

Words before a recipient (blue) :

Warning, Dear, For, To

Name ___ (Violet) :

Brand, Crush, Game, Names

How do you Guess the Connection Groups?

There is no quick and reliable method to approach Connections like with Wordle, as Connections are not algorithmic. However, there are a few points to keep in mind that can help.

1. Look for parts of the sentence that are alike. Sometimes, looking at how words connect can give you insight into what they have in common. For example, the puzzle we saw included the words go, rate, faster, cut, rhythm, speed, move, movement and hurry—all of which are obviously linked to the idea of movement. However, when you say them, it becomes a bit more obvious that only four (go, move, hurry, faster) are things you would really say to encourage someone to get moving.
2. Try saying the words. Sometimes, saying the words helps. A puzzle we saw included the words go, rate, faster, cut, rhythm, speed, move, movement and hurry—all of which are obviously linked to the idea of movement. However, when you say them, it becomes a bit more obvious that only four (go, move, hurry, faster) are things you would really say to encourage someone to get moving.
3. Wait for the trick. Connections often have words that could be grouped plausibly but incorrectly. For example, take the words Bud, Corona and Light. You can instinctively see these three words together and assume they are grouped in a category related to beer - which was not the case.
4. Look for distinct words. If a word on your board doesn't have multiple meanings or can really only be used in one context, try using that word as the basis for a category.
5. Mix up the board. Sometimes, moving words around can help you look at them from a new angle.

If you didn't manage to solve this question, don't feel too bad - there's always tomorrow! And these words could align with a subject that interests you, giving you an advantage over the competition.