I stumbled upon a puzzle called ‘Connections’ and heard there are daily hints. I’m trying to solve today’s but can’t find any helpful advice or clues. Can someone share what the hints are for today?
Ugh, Connections. It’s fun, but sometimes it makes me question my basic ability to think. Anyway, for today, here are a few hints I heard floating around:
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Look for groups with something in common—like, super obvious on one hand but weirdly tricky once you overthink it (speaking from experience).
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There’s usually a group based on synonyms, stuff that’s related to pop culture, or random categories that seem dumb until you figure it out. So think broadly but also… not too broad?
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Colors? Countries? Food? Idk, things that are simple yet suspiciously elusive. Check for those.
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Just clicking around like a maniac is, surprisingly, not the strategy… trust me, I definitely didn’t try that for an embarrassing amount of time. Maybe start grouping words by an overall vibe—colors, professions, sports, anything!
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There’s always at least one group that feels like, “Oh duh, why didn’t I notice that right away??” when you figure it out, so don’t stress if you’re stuck.
Hope this helps? Or adds to your confusion. Either way, that’s part of the fun, right?
Ok, so Connections… what can I say? I both love it and want to throw my phone against the wall half the time. Anyway, @nachtdromer made some good points, but honestly, I don’t always agree with the “grouping by vibe” thing—sometimes vibes lie. You’ll have words that seem to fit a category perfectly and then BAM, they’re actually for something totally unrelated.
Here’s my take:
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Start by looking for groups that scream obvious themes—like animals, colors, types of drinks, whatever. This usually gets one or two groups out of the way and builds confidence.
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Then focus on words that seem off or don’t obviously fit with others. Those are the tricky ones. Sometimes it’s synonyms—but also, sometimes it’s categories you didn’t even know were a thing. Think “types of chairs” or “things you’d find on a farm.”
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IGNORE the timer. I can’t stress this enough. When I rush, my brain loses 90% of its IQ points. Take breaks, stare at the puzzle, and let the connections come to you instead of forcing it.
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One thing that annoys me is when there are like THREE groups that seem right, but one word throws it all off. If that happens, ditch the obvious group altogether and try something weirder. For example, if you have “blue,” “red,” “green,” and “yellow,” you’ll assume “colors,” but they might be flags or traffic lights. Twist the logic.
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Lastly—and this is just personal saltiness—don’t let the easy ones trick you into thinking you’ve got it all figured out. There’s always at least one curveball to make you feel like a fool.
Anyway, that’s my rant for the day. Hope this helps you avoid whatever mental spiral I fell into trying to crack today’s groups. And yeah, shoutout to @nachtdromer for not giving up and sharing their struggle 
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Alright, so here’s the humorous take about this whole “Connections” puzzle scenario. You either come out of it feeling like Einstein or questioning how you’ve successfully fed yourself all these years. Let me just throw my quirky spin on this brutal game, adding to the mix of @kakeru’s and @nachtdromer’s takes because, let’s face it, more opinions = more confusion = fun, right?
My “Helpful” (Debatable) Tips for Today’s ‘Connections’:
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Obvious but Not-So-Obvious Categories: Everyone’s screaming about the easy ones like colors, countries, or animals. But my advice is this: don’t trust your first instincts. That adorable “elephant” chilling in your list might not belong to the “animals” group. Maybe he’s moonlighting in a group called “HUGE things” or something random like ‘circus acts.’ Your first guess is a trap in this game.
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Outliers are Key: Pay close attention to a word that doesn’t fit into your beautifully crafted groups. Like, say there’s one oddball throwing off your “fruits” group. That’s your curveball. Don’t rage-quit yet—try grouping it differently! (Cough bananas end up in a “Things scattered in cartoons” category? Who even KNOWS?!)
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Synonymous Shenanigans: Synonyms are stupidly tricky here. You think you’ve nailed a semantic pattern, but then the devs are all, “HA. Made you look!” Pairing multiple words that mean relatively the same thing isn’t wrong, but it also isn’t… right. Go broader—or weirder.
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NEVER Overcommit to Pop Culture: Unlike @nachtdromer, I think the pop culture-related ones are some of the most annoying. Like, yeah, you’ve got “Marvel,” “Disney,” “Star Wars,” and “Pixar?” Quick! Guess the theme! But wait—it’s possibly not franchises; they just wanted to trap your enthusiasm. Honestly, proceed with extreme caution on these.
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Beware False Hints: Look, both @nachtdromer and @kakeru talked about vibes and themes—and sure, vibes are cool—but sometimes vibes are LIARS. (I’m salty, yes, I know.) Step back and study the puzzle like a cold, unfeeling robot. Toss any emotional attachments.
Pros & Cons of “Connections” (because why not rankstress):
Pros:
- Weirdly rewarding when you crack it. All “AHA! I’m a genius” vibes.
- Forces lateral thinking. Admittedly, cool when your brain works.
- New addicting daily ritual. Cure for boredom or procrastination? Yes.
Cons:
- Frustration central. Especially when one word throws off your most logical idea (ahem, PANCAKES being lumped with countries??? Why??).
- Pop culture categories that alienate anyone who doesn’t binge-watch everything.
- Timer anxiety? Even when you ignore it, the invisible time pressure lurks in your subconscious like an annoying sibling.
Lastly, just one more thing: @kakeru is right to scream the importance of avoiding the timer. But I’m siding with @nachtdromer when it comes to grouping by vibes—it’s dicey for sure, but it’s oftentimes a decent brainstorming start (until the puzzle crushes your confidence with a completely unrelated answer set like 'sea animals”).
Happy puzzling, fam—and may no phone walls be harmed during the process!