If you’re working on the Connections puzzle today and feeling a bit stumped, you’re in luck! I found it challenging myself, particularly because I encountered one tricky category that caused me to pause for a while. At first, I was a bit perplexed, but I eventually found my way through it. Now, thanks to my efforts, I’m here to provide you with some helpful clues.
If you’re up for something different, I highly recommend tackling the daily Letter Boxed puzzle. It’s one of my favorites for relaxing play. This puzzle offers a variety of outcomes, and what I enjoy most about Letter Boxed is that it gives me the freedom to explore and experiment without the pressure of failure. While you do need to solve it within a 24-hour timeframe, you’re free to try any approach you like.
Hints for Today’s Connections Categories
APRIL 10 #669
Here are some hints to help you tackle today’s puzzle. One of the categories might trip you up since it has a group of words that seem to fit together, but actually don’t. You can use these hints to navigate through the puzzle more easily. Additionally, I found one of the categories peculiar, and you will likely understand why when you come across it.
- One category focuses on a color and four things associated with it.
- Another category features four words that indicate an abundance of something.
- One category represents something that contradicts the essence of the season—essentially out of season.
- The final category includes four words borrowed from another language.
If you’re finding yourself stuck, there are various ways to approach the puzzle, but checking the category names could be especially helpful. If you still need more assistance, the spoilers are available below if you crave a little extra guidance.
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SHADES OF YELLOW |
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SUPPLY |
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ANTI-SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS |
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SPANISH WORDS |
Today’s Connections Answers
APRIL 10 #669
Yellow Answers: Explained
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SHADES OF YELLOW |
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CANARY |
GOLD |
LEMON |
MUSTARD |
It’s worth noting that CANARY and GOLD might mislead you due to the mention of MINE and COAL. Typically, I would associate all four of these words together, but I managed to avoid that trap since I tackled the green category first, which really shifted my approach to the puzzle today.
Green Answers: Explained
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SUPPLY |
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MINE |
RESERVE |
STORE |
WELL |
By solving this category first, I think I had a stroke of luck that helped me avoid the trickiest part of the puzzle.
Blue Answers: Explained
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ANTI-SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS |
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BAH |
COAL |
GRINCH |
NAUGHTY |
This category surprised me; it felt quite out of season. Initially, I connected GRINCH and NAUGHTY, thinking they related to misbehavior. However, it was amusing to realize that two of these words are linked to characters who ultimately did embrace the spirit of Christmas in their own ways.
Purple Answers: Explained
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SPANISH WORDS |
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ELLA |
GUSTO |
MAYO |
SOY |
Even though ELLA seemed like a name, I was able to recognize it as a pronoun. My experience with Spanish and other Romance languages helped with the rest of the words, although I’m still refreshing my memory about MAYO.
Other Games Similar to Connections
Maximize your enjoyment today by trying out other puzzles.
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Game Name |
How to Play |
Is it Free to Play? |
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Wordle (NYT) |
Guess a random five-letter word using color hints. Check our regularly updated list for every Wordle answer. |
Yes |
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Identify a country based solely on its silhouette and some geographical hints. |
Yes |
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Create a password in this constantly adapting game. You can find useful tips in our Password Game guide. |
Yes |
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Attempt to solve a Wordle game without assistance. The game reveals minimal information and may even change the word each guess. |
Yes |
