CONNECTIONSThe New York Times

Connections hints & answers.

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

Puzzle #479
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

PUT ON THE LINE

02Green categoryReveal hintHide hint

USE A KITCHEN KNIFE

03Blue categoryReveal hintHide hint

ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS

04Purple categoryReveal hintHide hint

DISTINCTIVE NUMBER OF ARMS (OR LACK THEREOF)

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

PUT ON THE LINE

BET|CHANCE|GAMBLE|RISK

GREEN GROUP

USE A KITCHEN KNIFE

CUBE|DICE|JULIENNE|SLICE

BLUE GROUP

ROBERT DE NIRO FILMS

CASINO|HEAT|JOKER|TAXI DRIVER

PURPLE GROUP

DISTINCTIVE NUMBER OF ARMS (OR LACK THEREOF)

OCTOPUS|SHIVA|SLOT MACHINE|VENUS DE MILO

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