Solve today's NYT Connections puzzle efficiently with these progressively revealing hints designed to nudge you towards the solutions without spoiling the challenge.
Tier 1 Hints (Theme Suggestions)
- Look for words related to common measurement units.
- Identify items often found in a specific indoor game setting.
- Spot terms associated with minor inaccuracies or flaws.
- Notice words that can function as verbs meaning "to assign".
Tier 2 Hints (Grouping Guidance)
- One category involves words synonymous with "charge" or "task".
- Another group forms a recognizable compound word when paired with "ball".
- Watch for words implying something isn't quite perfect or correct.
- The fourth group consists of terms representing standard quantities.
Tier 3 Hints (Specific Word Connections)
- GROUP 1: commission, delegate, deputize, trust
- GROUP 2: air, beach, dodge, medicine
- GROUP 3: catch, hitch, rub, snag
- GROUP 4: area, volume, weight, length
Tier 4 Hints (Category Revelations)
- COMMISSION, DELEGATE, DEPUTIZE, TRUST: Give responsibility to
- AIR, BEACH, DODGE, MEDICINE: Types of balls (e.g., ___ball)
- CATCH, HITCH, RUB, SNAG: Problems or drawbacks
- AREA, VOLUME, WEIGHT, LENGTH: Standard measurements
Always start with Tier 1 hints and proceed upwards only if truly stuck. Remember that words can have multiple meanings!
