New York Times Games Presents Connections Puzzle Insights

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Times Games has brought back its popular puzzle game, Connections, challenging players to categorize a set of sixteen seemingly-random words into four distinct groups. This ongoing challenge fosters critical thinking and wordplay among enthusiasts.

Today’s puzzle includes the words: Hearty, Ready, Handy, Square, Available, Butty, Cavity, Filling, Footy, Hole, Solid, Chippy, Hollow, Telly, Nearby, and Pit. Players must use their puzzle-solving skills to determine the correct categories based solely on the words provided.

Among the noteworthy clues for today’s game, players have highlighted the usage of British slang such as ‘Butty’—referring to both a sandwich and, informally, a buddy. Additionally, ‘Footy’ can mean Football (Soccer) or be used colloquially to describe something as poor or worthless.

Hints released by the game creators indicate that none of the word groups are based on rhyming or words with similar letters. Instead, the words for one group conveniently share the same ending letter, while ‘Solid’ and ‘Square’ fit together in another category.

For the straightforward category, players have identified ‘Crater’ as the answer for the words Cavity, Hole, Hollow, and Pit. Hints for this group included references to geological terms like caldera and divot.

The accessible category, identified as ‘Accessible,’ includes Available, Handy, Nearby, and Ready. Hints for this grouping emphasized ease of reach.

The meal-related group has been tagged as ‘Substantial, as a Meal,’ with the words Filling, Hearty, Solid, and Square. A hint provided for this category humorously noted, “Well, now I’m full,” to signal the association with food.

Lastly, the tricky category revolves around ‘Britishisms,’ which encompasses Butty, Chippy, Footy, and Telly, further showcasing the playful use of language across cultural lines.

Players seeking assistance can find comprehensive hints, spoilers, and category clues directly on the New York Times Games website, engaging a community eager for solutions.

For those ready to challenge their mind, Connections is available on nearly any device with a browser, providing an enjoyable and stimulating experience for today’s puzzle lovers.