ISTOGRAMMA DI CONNETTI DI OGNIODI DEL NYTimes: SUGGERIMENTI E RISPOSTA PER IL 29 GIANNAIO (#598)

Connect is a New York Times game that challenges you to find the connection between words. It seems easy, but it isn't – Connect categories can be anything and are usually very 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: rearrange 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be connected by some idea or common theme. This common element can be anything. We've seen it all, from the use of letter counts in words to categories that require finding an extra letter at the end of a word. Sometimes they're references to economics, other times they refer to fables. There's no way to know for certain the association 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 guess too often.

Suggestions for Today's Connection Groups

Here are some suggestions for the Connections game number 598 to give you an idea of how to start:

• Yellow: What something is yours.
• Green: What you do while lying on a pillow.
• Blue: Things you might have seen at the theater last year.
• The purple color indicates that the missing word is related to an area where you might live.

If you still need assistance, the actual names of the groups are:

• Yellow: Possessed
• Green: Things You Might Do During Your Sleep
• Blue: Movie series with releases in 2024
• Purple: House

Today's Questions on Times Connects

Detained (Yellow):

Shivered, Screamed, Held, Possessed

Things You Might Do During Your Sleep (Green):

Dreaming, Climbing, Sleeping, Talking

Movies with 2024 releases (Blue):

Intruder, Gladiator, Venom, Malevolent

House (Purple):

Complete, Orange Chocolate, Phantom, White

How to Guess Connection Groups?

There is no quick and reliable way to approach Connections like with Wordle, as these are not algorithmic. However, there are some things to keep in mind that can help you.

1. Say the words. Sometimes, saying the words helps. One puzzle we saw included the words "go," "evaluate," "faster," "cut," "trend," "speed," "move," "communicate," and "stumble" - all clearly related to the idea of movement. However, when you say these words, it becomes a bit more evident that only four (go, move, stumble, faster) are the things you would really say to encourage someone to start moving.
2. Wait for the fox hunt fallacy. Connections often have words that could be plausibly grouped together but incorrectly. Consider the words Bud, Corona, and Light as an example. You might instinctively see these three words together and assume they belong in a category related to beer, but they didn't.
3. Look for distinct words. If a word from your notebook doesn't have multiple meanings or can only be used in a specific context, try using that word as the basis for a category.
4. Rest the board. Sometimes, moving the words around will help you look at them from a new perspective.

If you didn't solve this problem, don't feel bad — there will always be tomorrow! And these words might align with an interest of yours, giving you an advantage over the competition.