Connections Puzzle: How to Solve the NYT Word Game

You’re a true "Connections" fan! Even if those of us that attempt the challenge, might get stumped once in a while! Every New York Times puzzler out there knows that there's going to be some tough challenges but a rewarding experience when you nail that ultimate answer! Today, on October 4, 2024, the challenge presented by this game was a bit intense! Get ready to discover some super helpful tips.

Tips for a New Puzzle

The new Connections puzzle might look like a walk in the park, at first glance! It may even trick a few players, as it does come with a twist.

If you have to choose a starting word that has an 'a,' or maybe even another 'e' then you could face a few challenges. The challenge starts with almost all words, as they seem to be quite similar. The big help is that each of these clues comes with some interesting category themes that can provide a fantastic guide!

It's great that there are so many awesome puzzles. However, maybe sometimes we get stuck and need a bit of a breather, if "Connections is giving you a hard time! There's another NYT puzzle you can always try! That will certainly give you a unique puzzle-solving break, as you try to make it across that entire, incredible field of connected dots, and really bring this design to life!

Today’s Clues- Connections Category:

Daisies in Connections Categories October 4 Image

The clues that make "Connections so unique are how we find out how to create categories to solve the puzzles.

The best way to figure out which category matches! It’s also what can be really tricky. If we look at some of the puzzle's features that will provide help for these category clues!

Here are the category hints:

"CONCAVITY"
"SMALL AMOUNT"
"DISNEY CHARACTERS"
"___ DATE"

You may see a similar word and get confused.

The Answers!

If you're ready to find the solutions. Look below to see the clues for the categories that have all those hidden solutions:

Concavity:

"DENT"
"DIMPLE"
"DING"
"DIVOT"

Small Amount:

"DAB"
"DASH"
"DOLLOP"
"DROP"

Disney Characters:

"DAISY"
"DALE"
"DOC"
"DORY"

___ Date:

"DELIVERY"
"DINNER"
"DREAM"
"DUE"

These "Connections puzzles are really super tough but when you manage to solve them, the world feels like a brighter place. Good luck to all those who want to play "Connections!" Keep those brain cells going!

While "Connections" is an amazing challenge. There are so many more word puzzles that will really give you an amazing experience to improve those puzzle-solving skills.

"Wordle" (available from the NYT) is one you will enjoy! If you love these short puzzles you might find yourself returning each day for the ultimate word challenge.
"Primel" - If you're not a word lover but like numbers, give this one a try!
"Crosswordle"- for those that want a unique twist! Two Wordle puzzles in one. It combines your ability to get those letter puzzles together!
"Password Game": Give yourself a bit of a mental workout, too, and this may just be the perfect fit. What makes this one extra tough is that the puzzles are constantly changing.

The word game challenges are endless!