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16-Dec-24
NYT Connections today (game #554) - today's words
Good morning!
NYT Connections Today #554 , I had trouble with Blue (Snack Cakes) today. I knew DEVIL DOG right away, but I couldn’t recall the others. Then, I remembered a random moment from a childhood snack commercial featuring a DING DONG and a HOHO—that connection led me to complete the group. Sometimes it’s those small triggers that help bring everything together!
Today's NYT Connections words are
- LIGHT BULB
- SNOWBALL
- HAM
- CHICKEN
- PILLOW
- YODEL
- BAR
- FOOD
- KNOCK-KNOCK
- WALKIE-TALKIE
- DING DONG
- WATER BALLOON
- SATELLITE
- DEVIL DOG
- AM
- HOHO
Hints
Hint 1: These are communication methods or devices.
Hint 2: These involve playful, sometimes messy fun.
Hint 3: These are sweet, pre-packaged treats.
Hint 4: These are elements of classic jokes or setups.
And the group names could be:
- Yellow: Types of Radio
- Green: Kinds of Play Fights
- Blue: Snack Cakes
- Purple: Classic Joke Staples
Answer
AM, HAM, SATELLITE, WALKIE-TALKIE
FOOD, PILLOW, SNOWBALL, WATER BALLOON
DEVIL DOG, DING DONG, HOHO, YODEL
BAR, CHICKEN, KNOCK-KNOCK, LIGHT BULB
What is NYT connection game?
The New York Times Connection game is a captivating word puzzle that challenges players to group a set of 16 words into four categories, each containing four related words. With its engaging format, the game tests your vocabulary and ability to recognize patterns and associations among seemingly unrelated terms. As you work to identify the connections, you’ll find yourself immersed in a delightful mental exercise that sharpens your critical thinking skills and expands your lexicon. The thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of solving the puzzle make the NYT Connection game a popular choice for word enthusiasts and casual gamers, offering a perfect blend of challenge and fun that keeps players coming back for more.
Understanding the Game Mechanics:
Objective: The main goal is to group the 16 words into four categories of four words each based on shared themes or characteristics.
Word Grid: You are presented with a grid of 16 words, and you need to identify the connections among them.
Color Coding: Each group is color-coded (yellow, green, blue, purple), with yellow typically being the easiest and purple the hardest.
Strategies for Guessing Connection Groups:
- Synonyms: Words that have similar meanings.
- Categories: Items that belong to the same group (e.g., animals, colors, actions).
- Functions: Words that serve similar purposes (e.g., tools, types of food).
- Action Words: Words that imply movement or activity.
- Descriptive Words: Adjectives that describe similar qualities.
- Prefixes/Suffixes: Words that share common beginnings or endings.
- Rhymes: Words that sound similar.
- Trial and Error:
