Advice and Responses from NYT Connections on January 26, 2024 (#595)

Connections is a game by The New York Times that challenges you to find the relationship between words. It seems 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've got 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 identifying an extra letter at the end of the word. Sometimes, it's a reference to the economy, other times, it refers to fairy tales. We never know what type of connection will be between the words.

Once you are sure of understanding the connection, select 4 words, then press "Submit". You have a total of four attempts, so don't rush too much.

Tips for Today's Connection Groups

Here are some tips for the 595th Connections game to help you get started:

• Yellow: When you're hungry and can't go to the store.
• Green: When things shouldn't interact.
• Blue: Related to a big armored car.
• Violet: Where you could make an impression, with something added.

If you still need help, the real names of the groups are:

• Yellow: Methods for getting food
• Green: Keep at distance
• Violet: Components of a big truck
• Violet: Dance events plus one letter

NYT Connections Answers of the Day

How to get food (yellow):

Agriculture, Fishing, Collecting, Hunting

Maintain Distance (Green):

Quarantine : Lockdown Isolation : Confinement Separation : Division Silo : Storage

The parts of a big truck (blue):

Pulleys, Coupling, tractor, trailer

Dance Events Plus a Letter (Violet):

Bally, Disc, Promotion, Raven

How do you guess Connection groups?

There is no quick and reliable way to approach Connections like with Wordle, because Connections are not algorithmic. However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Say the words. Sometimes saying the words helps. A puzzle we saw included the words "go", "speed", "faster", "clip", "rhythm", "speed", "movement", "commute" and "hurry" - all obviously related to the idea of movement. However, when you say these words, it becomes a bit more obvious that only four (go, move, hurry, faster) are things you would actually say to encourage someone to move.
2. Wait for the needle in the haystack. Connections often have words that could logically be grouped together, but incorrectly. For example, 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.
3. 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.
4. Mix up the board. Sometimes moving words can help you look at them from a new angle.

If you couldn't solve this problem, remember that tomorrow is a new day! And these words could be related to a subject you're interested in, giving you an advantage over the competition.