NYT ‘Connections’: Hints and Answers for Saturday, February 22
Are you ready to tackle the latest puzzle from the New York Times’ popular word game, Connections? Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this guide will provide you with the hints and answers you need to solve today’s challenge. Let’s dive in!
How to Play Connections
Connections is a free, daily word game offered by the New York Times. Each day at midnight, a new puzzle is released, and you can play it on the NYT website or through their Games app. The game presents you with a grid of 16 words, and your task is to arrange them into four groups of four by identifying the links between them. These links can be thematic, phonetic, or based on wordplay.
Each group is color-coded to indicate its difficulty level:
- Yellow: Typically the easiest group to solve.
- Green and Blue: Intermediate difficulty.
- Purple: Usually the most challenging, often involving wordplay.
You can shuffle the words to help you see connections more clearly. If you guess incorrectly, you’ll lose a life. Make four mistakes, and it’s game over. But don’t worry—we’re here to help you avoid that fate!
Today’s Hints
Let’s start with the 16 words for today’s puzzle:
- YANKEE
- DOODLE
- GLITTER
- GOOSE
- PAPER
- FEATHER
- MACARONI
- ROD
- PARACHUTE
- PACKER
- CANADIEN
- CURL
- CELTIC
- TEASE
- GLUE
- CRIMP
Now, here are the hints for each group:
- Yellow Group: Pro athlete
- Green Group: Some zhush at the salon
- Blue Group: Supplies for creative time at a pre-school, perhaps
- Purple Group: “Fleece” and “hour” would fit in here
Detailed Hints and Group Descriptions
If you need a bit more guidance, let’s break down each group further:
- Yellow Group: This group is related to members of teams with the most championships in their respective sports. Look for names of professional sports teams.
- Green Group: These words are associated with creating volume or texture in hair. Think about salon treatments or styling techniques.
- Blue Group: This group involves supplies you might find in a pre-school classroom for making macaroni art. Consider materials used for crafting.
- Purple Group: These words follow the word “golden.” Think about compound words or phrases that include “golden.”
Today’s Groups
Ready for the group descriptions without the answers?
- Yellow Group: Member of a team with the most championships in their respective sports
- Green Group: Create some volume/texture in hair
- Blue Group: Supplies for macaroni art
- Purple Group: Words after “golden”
Today’s Answers
If you’re still stuck, here are the answers to today’s puzzle:
- Yellow Group: CANADIEN, CELTIC, PACKER, YANKEE
- Green Group: CRIMP, CURL, FEATHER, TEASE
- Blue Group: GLITTER, GLUE, MACARONI, PAPER
- Purple Group: DOODLE, GOOSE, PARACHUTE, ROD
How to Approach the Puzzle
When tackling Connections, it’s helpful to start with the easiest group (usually yellow) and work your way up to the most challenging (purple). Shuffling the words can sometimes reveal connections you hadn’t noticed before. If you’re unsure about a group, try submitting a guess—you might get a hint that you’re close to the correct answer.
Community and Feedback
If you enjoy Connections, consider joining the discussion group on Discord. It’s a great place to chat about the game, share strategies, and get feedback. The community is always eager to hear how others approach the puzzles, and it’s a fun way to connect with fellow players.
Conclusion
That’s all for today’s Connections hints and answers! Whether you managed to solve the puzzle on your own or needed a little help, we hope you enjoyed the challenge. Be sure to check back tomorrow for hints and solutions to Sunday’s game. And if you’re looking for more word game fun, consider exploring other NYT games or checking out some video game news and analysis.
Stay hydrated, call someone you love, and keep those brain cells firing! Happy puzzling!
