Today's 16 Words

BUNKER
DESERT
HOURGLASS
SANDBOX
METRONOME
PENDULUM
SWING
WINDSHIELD WIPER
BARRE
REFORMER
SPIN
STEP
CUCKOO CLOCK
FROOT LOOPS
MEXICAN FLAG
WEATHER VANE

Categories & Hints

Reveal hints first, then answers when ready!

YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
PURPLE

Yesterday's Connections

Yellow:
STEAL
Green:
MAKE NICER, WITH "UP"
Blue:
KINDS OF CONES
Purple:
PRONOUN HOMOPHONES

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

Connections resets at midnight Eastern Time.

Purple categories often involve wordplay, hidden patterns, or obscure references like words containing hidden elements or phrases that complete with another word.

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