How to Play NYT Connections: Friday, February 7th
Are you ready to test your word association skills in today’s game of Connections? If you’re a fan of the New York Times daily word game, you’re in for a treat. Each day, a new puzzle is presented where you need to arrange 16 words into four groups of four by identifying the links between them. Sounds simple, right? Well, let’s dive into today’s hints and answers to help you crack the puzzle.
Hints for Today’s Connections Groups
Before we reveal today’s 16 words, let’s take a sneak peek at the hints for each group. Scroll slowly to avoid any spoilers! Here are the clues for today’s groups:
Yellow group — become a boss or captain
Green group — (similar) material things
Blue group — aren’t you glad to have a friend like me to help you keep your streak going?
Purple group — be careful! If you don’t see what’s going on here, you might get mad
Today’s 16 Words
Now that you’ve got a glimpse of the hints, let’s see what words you’ll be working with today. Get ready to connect the dots among the following words:
BLUE
VELVET
RUN
TIRE
LEAD
BALLOON
ERASER
HEAD
BULL
LAMP
CROSS
WISHES
DIRECT
GALOSH
EARRING
HERRING
Can you spot the links between these diverse words? It’s time to put your wordplay skills to the test.
Answers and Groups Revealed
If you’re itching to find out how you fared in today’s game, here’s a peek at the answers and groups for the 16 words:
Yellow group — be in charge of (DIRECT, HEAD, LEAD, RUN)
Green group — things made of rubber (BALLOON, ERASER, GALOSH, TIRE)
Blue group — associated with The Genie in Aladdin (BLUE, EARRING, LAMP, WISHES)
Purple group — red ____ (BULL, CROSS, HERRING, VELVET)
How did you do? Did you manage to connect the dots and form the four groups successfully? Whether you aced it or stumbled a bit, playing Connections is always a fun exercise for your brain.
Final Thoughts on Today’s Connections Puzzle
As you reflect on today’s game and ponder over the intricate links between the words, remember to enjoy the process. Each puzzle in Connections offers a unique challenge and a chance to sharpen your word association skills. Stay tuned for more hints and solutions in the upcoming games, and keep honing your puzzle-solving abilities.
Until next time, keep your mind sharp, embrace the thrill of wordplay, and enjoy the journey that each game of Connections brings. Happy puzzling!