The New York Times’ Connections word puzzle challenges players daily to group sixteen words into four categories of four connected words. Need help with today’s Connections puzzle? Mashable has you covered with hints, tips, and even the solutions.
Connections’ gameplay involves strategically identifying the common thread linking four words out of the sixteen provided. Each successful grouping removes those words from the board, while incorrect guesses lead to mistakes. Four mistakes end the game. The game features a color-coded difficulty system: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and then purple (hardest).
Alt: A screenshot of the Mashable Games mobile website featuring various puzzle games like Sudoku, crossword, and more, indicating a resource for players seeking additional puzzle challenges beyond Connections.
To make things easier, players can rearrange the board and shuffle the words for a fresh perspective. Sharing your results on social media allows you to compare your performance with friends and other Connections enthusiasts.
Stuck on today’s categories? Here’s a subtle nudge in the right direction without revealing the answers outright: Consider the following for each color group: a type of grilled meat, a light or forceful impact, tools used for internet navigation, and words containing a beer brand name.
Still need more assistance? We’ll break down today’s Connections categories for you: Frankfurter, Strike, Web Browsers, and words Ending with Beer Brands. These categories should provide a clearer path to solving today’s Connections puzzle.
Alt: A screenshot of the Connections gameplay interface displaying sixteen words categorized by color, representing the challenge players face in identifying the four connected words within each color group.
Ready for the solutions? Today’s Connections (#586) answers are:
- Frankfurter: BANGER, BRAT, LINK, SAUSAGE
- Strike: BOP, HIT, KNOCK, TAP
- Web Browsers: CHROME, EDGE, OPERA, SAFARI
- Ending with Beer Brands: AUTOHARP, CONTRABASS, PEPPERONI, ROSEBUD
If today’s puzzle proved challenging, don’t worry! A new Connections puzzle awaits tomorrow, and Mashable will return with fresh hints and solutions. In the meantime, explore other word games like Wordle and Strands for more brain-teasing fun. Mashable’s games hub offers a variety of puzzles, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crossword puzzles, ensuring endless entertainment for puzzle enthusiasts.
