Connections Strategy Tips
- Start with Yellow – the most straightforward category
- Watch for red herrings – words often fit multiple categories
- Save Purple for last – it has the trickiest connections
- Use process of elimination – easier after finding 2-3 groups
Color Difficulty Guide
Yellow (easiest) → Green → Blue → Purple (hardest). You get 4 incorrect guesses before losing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Purple categories often involve wordplay, hidden patterns, or obscure references like words containing hidden elements or phrases that complete with another word.