NYT Connections is back with another thrilling word puzzle. If you're diving into today's New York Times Connections puzzle and find yourself stumped, you're not alone. This clever word game, updated daily, challenges players to sort 16 words into four related groups. Some connections are obvious, while others rely on wordplay, obscure references, or clever phrasing. Today’s puzzle, like many before it, mixes straightforward groupings with tricky ones that might require a second glance. Whether you're playing to maintain a long streak or just want to warm up your brain, we've gathered all the hints, group themes, and full answers you need to solve the July 10 edition.
What is NYT Connections
Connections is a daily word game by The New York Times that tests your ability to find hidden relationships among words. The goal is to identify four groups of four words that share a common link. These links can be thematic, structural, or even more subtle, like phrases or cultural references.
How to play NYT Connections
You’re presented with a grid of 16 words and your task is to sort them into four groups of four related words. These groups vary in difficulty, with one usually being quite easy and another relying on wordplay or obscure connections. You can shuffle the grid to help you spot connections, and you have four chances to get it right before the game ends. If you're close to a correct grouping, the game might tell you that you're one word away. Playing on the New York Times website or app, you can also share your results and track your streak over time.
Today’s NYT Connections hints
Here are some subtle hints to guide your thinking:
One word from the each group
Here’s one example from each category to help nudge your thinking:
Today’s NYT Connections answers
That wraps up today’s puzzle. Whether you solved it solo or needed a boost, check back tomorrow for new clues and answers to keep your Connections streak going strong.
What is NYT Connections
Connections is a daily word game by The New York Times that tests your ability to find hidden relationships among words. The goal is to identify four groups of four words that share a common link. These links can be thematic, structural, or even more subtle, like phrases or cultural references.
How to play NYT Connections
You’re presented with a grid of 16 words and your task is to sort them into four groups of four related words. These groups vary in difficulty, with one usually being quite easy and another relying on wordplay or obscure connections. You can shuffle the grid to help you spot connections, and you have four chances to get it right before the game ends. If you're close to a correct grouping, the game might tell you that you're one word away. Playing on the New York Times website or app, you can also share your results and track your streak over time.
Today’s NYT Connections hints
Here are some subtle hints to guide your thinking:
- Yellow – A historical era or significant time frame
- Green – To officially give permission or authorization
- Blue – A synonym for extremely careful and detail-oriented
- Purple – A system used to communicate words using code words for each letter
One word from the each group
Here’s one example from each category to help nudge your thinking:
- Yellow- Time
- Green- Support
- Blue- Thorough
- Purple- Echo
Today’s NYT Connections answers
- ERA: AGE, DAY, PERIOD, TIME
- ENDORSE: BACK, CHAMPION, SECOND, SUPPORT
- DETAILED: ELABORATE, MINUTE, PARTICULAR, THOROUGH
- IN THE NATO ALPHABET: ECHO, KILO, UNIFORM, VICTOR
That wraps up today’s puzzle. Whether you solved it solo or needed a boost, check back tomorrow for new clues and answers to keep your Connections streak going strong.
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