April 26 Connections Puzzle Answers for Game #685

NEW YORK, NY — The answers for the April 26 Connections puzzle, game #685, are proving to be more challenging than previous days. With a difficulty rating of 3.3 out of 5, players are in search of clues to keep their streaks alive.

Each day, this article is updated with tips and hints to help solve the Connections puzzle. This puzzle encourages players to find four groups among 16 provided words based on their shared themes.

Today’s list of Connections words includes: Glen, Gary, Ross, Color, Hope, Hollow, Shade, Lube, Dole, Genre, Tone, Hue, Dre, Dale, and Marley. According to sources, players often rely on identifying categories to win.

One hint provided suggests players think about painting. “Paint with Bob a nice colorful little valley,” refers to Bob Ross, known for his nature landscapes. By using associations with words like ‘Color’ and ‘Shade,’ players can start connecting answers.

In particular, some players reported forming groups around the words linked with ‘Bob Dole‘ and ‘Marley,’ or ‘Tone’ and ‘Hue.’ Others noted connections with geographical terms like ‘Dale’ and ‘Hollow,’ as both relate to valley-like areas.

A separate analysis of game #684 revealed a less complex challenge with a rating of 2.3 out of 5. That game’s groups included references to The Great American Songbook, which may not be as familiar to some players.

Scott Younker, the West Coast Reporter at Tom's Guide, has been covering tech trends and games since 2011. He continues to engage in discussions about popular games and other interests in his free time.