The word game "Connections," developed by The New York Times, continues to grow in popularity due to its innovative take on identifying commonalities between words. Drawing comparisons with "Wordle," "Connections" introduces a fresh set of challenges daily, resetting at midnight and gradually increasing in difficulty. The article provides hints and strategies to tackle these challenges, particularly for the puzzle dated October 29.
The game was created with the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu and is available across both web browsers and mobile devices. Players are tasked with grouping four words that share a common trait from a set of sixteen. Each puzzle divides the words into four categories, which can encompass a wide range of themes like book titles, software, or country names. Despite several words appearing to fit within a group, there’s only one correct combination.
Successful completion of a set results in those words being removed from the board, while incorrect attempts accumulate as mistakes—players are allowed up to four mistakes before the game concludes. The game permits players to reorganize and shuffle the board to better spot connections, and uses color coding to indicate difficulty: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Players can also share their results on social media platforms.
For those needing a little assistance with the day’s categories, hints are provided to guide players without revealing full details. The article eventually shares today’s "Connections" answers and reassures players that a new puzzle will be available the next day, accompanied by further hints.
The solution for today’s puzzle, identified as "Connections #506," includes four categories with the respective words:
- In Pristine Condition: MINT, NEW, ORIGINAL, UNUSED
- Medical Roles: ATTENDING, FELLOW, INTERN, RESIDENT
- Singular Noun in a Famous "Julius Caesar" Line: COUNTRYMAN, EAR, FRIEND, ROMAN
- ___Square: PERFECT, POCKET, TIMES, TOWN
Players are encouraged to try again tomorrow, as new challenges will provide opportunities to explore more connections. Additionally, links to other puzzle games and previous solutions are suggested for further intellectual engagement.