CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

A little help, at your pace. Choose only the reveals you need.

Puzzle #417
A LITTLE NUDGE

A connection. A little perspective.

4 category hints

Try a category hint before you reveal the full groups.

01Yellow categoryReveal hintHide hint

PROMOTE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

THROW

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

BOOKSTORE SECTIONS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

___ SOCKS

Take the help you need. Each reveal is yours to choose.
THE FINAL PIECE

Ready for the aha?

Your answer is here. Reveal it when you’re ready.

Reveal the answersHide the answers

YELLOW GROUP

PROMOTE

HYPE|MARKET|PITCH|SELL

GREEN GROUP

THROW

CAST|CHUCK|FLING|HURL

BLUE GROUP

BOOKSTORE SECTIONS

FICTION|HUMOR|ROMANCE|TRAVEL

PURPLE GROUP

___ SOCKS

ANKLE|CREW|SWEAT|TUBE

ABOUT THE GAME

A daily dose of discovery.

Connections asks you to sort sixteen words into four groups with a shared connection. Some words can fit more than one idea.

KEEP THE AHA GOING

Your next little challenge.

Explore all games