Many players faced challenges with today’s New York Times Connections puzzle. The word “vinegar” appeared in the grid, possibly referencing the saying “full of piss and vinegar.” This phrase is rarely used in modern conversation, raising questions about its relevance today. While “vinegar” stood out, players found other difficult words as well.
The New York Times provides a Connections Bot that allows players to receive scores and analysis of their answers after completing the game. Those who register with the Times Games section can track their progress. They can see details like the number of puzzles completed, their win rate, perfect scores, and winning streaks.
Today’s puzzle features various word groupings. The yellow group focuses on painting media and includes words such as acrylic, gouache, oil, and tempera. The green group highlights “esprit” and has words like gusto, panache, verve, and vinegar. The blue group contains the beginnings of classic hip-hop groups: Beastie (Beastie Boys), Public (Public Enemy), Run (Run-D.M.C.), and Salt (Salt-N-Pepa). Lastly, the purple group addresses “ghost ____,” which features kitchen, pepper, town, and writer.
Players may benefit from tips to improve their game strategy, such as speaking clue words aloud and looking for unexpected connections. These methods can help them tackle future puzzles more effectively.
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