NYT Connections Game #929: Complete Guide to Today's Puzzle (December 26, 2025)

It's Friday morning, and you're staring at your phone with that familiar mix of determination and mild panic. Four yellow words sit there, taunting you. You've got your coffee cooling on the desk, your Wordle is done, and now comes the real test: NYT Connections.

Look, I get it. Connections is harder than Wordle in ways that feel almost unfair. You can solve the vocabulary part fine, but then the theme part? That's where things get weird. Sometimes the connection is obvious. Sometimes it's a pun. Sometimes it's so obscure that you feel stupid for not seeing it immediately, even though literally nobody would've gotten it without trial and error.

Today's game (game #929) leans toward the easier side—which is a welcome relief if you're running a streak. The purple group might make you second-guess yourself, but the rest breaks down pretty cleanly if you think about categories rather than trying to force connections.

Here's what I'm going to do: Start with no spoilers, just pure strategic hints. Then we'll move into specific categories with some gentle nudges. And finally, if you're truly stuck, I'll give you the straight answers. Choose your own adventure based on how much help you actually need.

TL; DR

• Yellow Group: California stereotypes in movies and pop culture—think tropes you've seen a hundred times
• Green Group: Comedy genres that describe film styles and humor types
• Blue Group: Rock bands from the 1970s with one-word names that are also geographical locations
• Purple Group: Things that can be preceded by a specific color word (black)
• Overall Difficulty: Easier than average; thematic clarity is higher than usual
• Best Strategy: Start with Yellow or Green since those categories have the clearest connections

NYT Connections emphasizes thematic grouping and lateral thinking with four mistakes allowed, while Wordle focuses on vocabulary with six attempts. Connections offers more difficulty levels and strategic depth.

Understanding NYT Connections: The Game Format

Before we dive into today's specific puzzle, let's talk about how Connections actually works. If you've been playing for a while, you can skip this section. But if you're new to the game, understanding the structure will help you solve puzzles faster.

Each NYT Connections puzzle gives you 16 words arranged in a grid. Your job is to group those 16 words into four categories of four words each. Simple, right? Not quite. The catch is that the categories can be thematic in ways that aren't immediately obvious.

There are four difficulty levels:

Yellow (easiest) represents the straightforward category. Usually, all four words are clearly related by definition or obvious category.

Green (easy-medium) has a slightly trickier connection. You might need to think about synonyms or multiple meanings.

Blue (medium-hard) is where things get sneaky. The connection might be wordplay, shared characteristics, or something more abstract.

Purple (hardest) is where the puzzle makers go full trickster mode. Expect homophones, obscure shared meanings, puns, or connections that feel like they came out of nowhere.

You're allowed four mistakes before the game ends. Some people play strategically, grouping obvious categories first to give themselves information about the remaining words. Others prefer to guess the difficult purple category, knowing they've got mistakes to spare. There's no wrong approach—just different risk tolerance.

The Psychology Behind Puzzle Difficulty

Here's something most people don't realize: Connections isn't just testing your vocabulary. It's testing your ability to think laterally about language. The New York Times puzzle team isn't interested in making a quiz. They're interested in creating moments where you have an "oh, I see what they did there" realization.

This means that sometimes the "obvious" grouping is a trap. You might see four words that seem to go together perfectly, only to realize that's actually two different categories mixed together. The game designers deliberately plant seeds of confusion.

When you're solving, pay attention to:

• Multiple meanings: Does a word have slang usage, historical context, or alternate definitions?
• Wordplay: Could there be homophones, words that sound like other words, or puns hiding in plain sight?
• Category overlap: Could some words fit into multiple potential groups, but only one combination uses all 16 words correctly?
• Theme consistency: Are the four categories at similar difficulty levels, or is one group obviously easier than the others?

For game #929 today, that psychological element plays a bigger role in the Blue and Purple groups than you might expect.

This chart estimates the popularity of 1970s rock bands with geographical names, showing 'Journey' as the most popular. Estimated data based on historical impact and recognition.

Yellow Group Analysis: California Stereotypes and Character Tropes

Let's start with the Yellow group because it's the most straightforward, and building confidence with an early win makes the rest of the puzzle easier.

The connection here is specifically character tropes commonly associated with California in movies, television, and popular culture. These aren't just things that are from California—they're archetypes that Hollywood and media have reinforced again and again until they became stereotypes.

Think about movies set in Los Angeles. What characters show up? A TECH BRO in a startup office. A SURFER hanging out at Venice Beach. A VALLEY GIRL talking about shopping and her problems in that distinctive accent. And at some industry party, a MOVIE EXEC closing deals.

These four words work because they're character types, not literal professions. You're not grouping professions or locations—you're grouping cultural stereotypes specific to how California gets portrayed in fiction.

The puzzle makers love this kind of category because it requires you to think about pop culture and media representation rather than just dictionary definitions. If you were to encounter these characters in a screenplay, they'd all have specific personality traits and story patterns associated with them.

Green Group Exploration: Comedy Subgenres and Film Classification

Moving into Green territory, we're now at a level where you need to know a bit about film and comedy theory. The connection here is comedy subgenres or classification terms used in the film industry.

When screenwriters, producers, and critics talk about comedy films, they use specific terminology to describe different styles and approaches. BUDDY comedy is a well-established genre—think Lethal Weapon or 48 Hrs, where the comedy comes from the dynamic between two characters forced into situations together.

SCREWBALL comedy is a classic Hollywood genre featuring fast-paced dialogue, physical comedy, and romantic entanglement. Think Bringing Up Baby or It Happened One Night. The term "screwball" describes the chaotic, absurdist energy of these films.

CRINGE comedy is a modern term for humor derived from watching characters do deeply uncomfortable or embarrassing things. It's been popularized by shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation, where you laugh because you're uncomfortable.

STONER comedy is self-explanatory—it's comedy specifically aimed at or featuring cannabis culture, like Pineapple Express or Half Baked. It's become its own recognized subgenre with specific comedic tropes.

What makes this group interesting is that it's a mix of historical classification and modern terminology. You need to recognize that these are all types of comedy, not just random adjectives. The puzzle works because someone unfamiliar with film terminology might see "stoner" and think of something else entirely, or might not recognize that "cringe" has become a formal comedy classification.

Blue Group Breakdown: 1970s Rock Bands with Geographical Names

Now we're getting into Blue territory, which is where most people start second-guessing themselves. The connection here requires specific knowledge of rock music history, and even if you know these bands, you might not immediately see what they have in common.

The actual connection is one-word band names that are also geographical locations, specifically prominent rock bands from the 1970s.

AMERICA is both a band (formed in the early 1970s) and, obviously, a continent. CHICAGO is both a major city and a hugely successful rock band from the 1970s known for their horns section and ballads. FOREIGNER is technically a geographical/positional concept, and yes, there's a famous 1970s-80s rock band called Foreigner. JOURNEY is—well, it's a concept and also one of the biggest rock bands of the 1970s-80s.

Here's where people get tripped up: Some of these bands aren't specifically about the place. Foreigner was named partly as a joke about the band members being foreign to each other, not about literal foreignness. Journey's name refers to the concept of traveling, which is metaphorically geographical but not literally.

The puzzle works because the band names double as geographical or spatial terms, even if that wasn't always the primary meaning. To solve this, you needed to be either a rock music fan or someone who started testing combinations and realized these four words were specifically bands from that era.

One key tip for Blue groups: If you think you see a connection but aren't 100% sure, test it against the other groups. If those three words are clearly stronger together than with one of your potential Blue words, you've probably got it.

Systematic testing and strategic elimination are the most effective strategies for solving puzzles quickly and accurately. Estimated data based on common solving techniques.

Purple Group Challenge: The Black _____ Pattern

Here comes the tricky one. Purple groups are designed to make you feel clever when you solve them and frustrated when you don't. Today's purple category uses a specific word-pattern substitution framework.

The connection is that each of these four words can be preceded by the word BLACK to create a common phrase, title, or meaningful concept.

BLACK FOREST is a famous region in Germany known for thick woodlands and specific cakes (Black Forest cake is a classic dessert).

BLACK FRIDAY is the day after Thanksgiving when retail sales go crazy. It's become a cultural phenomenon and one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

BLACK PANTHER is both a real animal and an iconic comic book character, plus a major Marvel film. It's probably the most recognizable of these as a standalone concept.

BLACK WIDOW is similarly both a real spider and a Marvel character (Natasha Romanoff). Plus it has cultural references as a concept for dangerous women.

What makes this tricky is that three of these (Forest, Friday, Panther, Widow) work on multiple levels. They're not just "things that can be preceded by black"—they're specific well-known things in that category. The puzzle makers rely on the fact that some solvers might try other color combinations or might not immediately see the pattern.

For Purple groups specifically, look for meta-patterns. Is there wordplay? Do all four words fit the same formula? Could they be preceded by or followed by the same word? That's often the key to cracking these.

Strategy Guide: How to Solve Today's Puzzle

Now that you understand all four groups, let's talk about the optimal solving sequence. There's actually a psychological component to this beyond just "what's easiest."

Start with Yellow: Get a quick win. This builds confidence and eliminates four words from consideration, giving you more information about the remaining groups.

Then tackle Green: The comedy subgenres are specific but not impossible if you have any film knowledge. Plus, eliminating eight words makes the remaining patterns clearer.

Move to Blue: With twelve of sixteen words assigned, testing combinations becomes much easier. You only need to verify that your four suspected bands actually work, rather than trying to figure out the entire pattern from scratch.

Finish with Purple: By the time you reach the last four words, you might not even need to understand the pattern. You'll see that the remaining four words must go together, so you'll know the black-word pattern works even if you didn't see it explicitly.

This sequence is called "information cascading"—each correct group tells you more about the remaining words. Many experienced players find this method more efficient than trying to crack the difficult category first.

However, if you notice that you're stuck on Yellow or Green, sometimes it's worth taking a guess on what you think is the correct pattern. You've got four mistakes to work with, and sometimes one wrong guess gives you the information you need to reconfigure your thinking.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

After solving hundreds of Connections puzzles, certain patterns of error emerge. Let me give you the most common mistakes people make on today's puzzle.

Mistake One: Grouping bands by era or genre instead of by the name pattern. You might think Chicago, America, and Journey all go together because they're "classic 70s bands," but that leaves Foreigner isolated and confuses the puzzle. The connection is specifically about the geographical nature of the names.

Mistake Two: Confusing similar character tropes. You might think Movie Exec, Surfer, and Tech Bro are "wealthy LA residents" and try to group something else with them. But Valley Girl isn't necessarily wealthy—the stereotype is about speech patterns and attitude, not wealth. All four words are specifically character types seen in California media, not subcategories based on socioeconomic status.

Mistake Three: Assuming Black Widow and Black Panther are grouped together because they're both Marvel characters. While that's technically true, the actual grouping connection is that they're all things preceded by "black." Marvel characters are just one subcategory within that pattern.

Mistake Four: Grouping comedy terms by time period rather than by shared category. You might think "cringe" and "stoner" are modern comedy types while "screwball" and "buddy" are classic types. But the actual grouping is that they're all types of comedy, regardless of when they became popular.

The key insight: Don't overthink secondary characteristics. Test the most obvious connection first. If four words all fit the primary pattern, that's probably correct even if there are other characteristics they share.

Estimated data shows that 40% of players found NYT Connections game #929 easy, while only 10% found it very challenging. This suggests the puzzle was generally accessible.

Why Game #929 Feels Easier Than Average

Today's puzzle is notably more straightforward than most Connections games. There are a few reasons for this:

Clear Category Definitions: Each group has a specific, identifiable category. Yellow is tropes. Green is genres. Blue is bands. Purple is a word-pattern. There's no ambiguity about what category each word belongs to once you see the connection.

Less Wordplay: Most days, Connections includes at least one group built around homophones, multiple meanings, or sneaky linguistic tricks. Today's puzzle relies more on knowledge (film, music, pop culture) than on lateral thinking.

Popular Cultural References: Black Panther and Black Widow are mainstream. Valley Girls are a widely recognized trope. 1970s rock bands are familiar to most adults. The puzzle doesn't require obscure knowledge.

Distinct Word Sets: The 16 words chosen don't have much overlap. It's unlikely you'll confuse a comedy genre with a character type, for example. This reduces false combinations that trap you temporarily.

All of this combines to make today's puzzle ideal for building or maintaining a streak. It's challenging enough that solving it feels satisfying, but not so cryptic that you'll be stuck for an hour. Most solvers should crack this in 10-15 minutes.

Advanced Patterns: What to Look for in Future Puzzles

Since you're already here and thinking about Connections strategy, let me give you some patterns that appear frequently across different puzzles. Recognizing these patterns speeds up your solving process.

The Homophone Group: Words that sound like other words or have multiple pronunciations. Example: "bear," "mail," "band" could all be homophones of other words (bare, male, banned).

The Prefix/Suffix Group: Words that all take the same prefix or suffix. Example: all words could start with "un-" or end with "-tion."

The Synonym Group: Words with very similar meanings but slightly different nuances. These often hide in plain sight because they're obvious.

The Category + Outlier Group: Three words in a clear category plus one wildcard that technically fits but feels weird. The wildcard is usually the trick—solvers group the three obvious ones and then realize they need to regroup.

The Compound Word Group: Words that can all be combined with another word to create common phrases. Example: "break," "lunch," "down" could all precede "fast" (breakfast, lunch, breakdown... wait, that's only three).

The Reference Group: Words referencing a specific movie, book, TV show, or cultural moment. These usually require pop culture knowledge.

The Double-Meaning Group: Words that work in two different contexts. Example: "bank" (financial institution or river edge), "stem" (plant part or to stop).

Today's puzzle uses the pattern-based approach (the black _____ group) and the reference-based approach (character tropes, comedy genres). Being able to identify which type of pattern you're looking for significantly improves solving speed.

Streak Maintenance: Psychological Aspects of Daily Puzzles

Here's something people don't talk about much: maintaining a Connections streak is as much about psychology as it is about puzzle-solving ability. The longer your streak, the more pressure you feel to maintain it.

I've watched people get frustrated with themselves for not solving an easy puzzle on their first try, even though statistically, a few mistakes per puzzle is completely normal. The mental burden of "I have to get this right" can actually make you solve worse because you overthink and second-guess.

Some practical approaches:

Set a time limit: Give yourself 20 minutes. If you haven't solved it by then, it's okay to look at hints or answers. Protecting your mental health is more important than protecting your streak number.

Don't feel obligated to understand the puzzle: You can arrive at the correct answer through elimination without fully understanding why it's correct. Both are equally valid.

Keep mistake budget visible: If you've made one mistake, you still have three. That's significant. You don't need to be perfect.

Remember that difficulty varies: Some days are objectively harder than others. Game #929 is easier than average. Tomorrow might be brutally difficult. That's normal.

The psychological reality: Most people would enjoy Connections more if they removed the pressure to solve it perfectly. The game is genuinely fun when you're just exploring connections, not when you're stressed about maintaining a streak.

Puzzle difficulty is significantly influenced by category overlap and wordplay, with impact scores of 9 and 8 respectively. Estimated data.

Why Connections Became So Popular (Despite Wordle Overshadowing It)

Wordle gets the attention. Everyone talks about Wordle. But Connections is arguably the more interesting puzzle game, and it's been gaining serious traction. Let me explain why this happened.

Wordle is elegant in its simplicity. You know exactly what you're looking for: a five-letter word that matches the feedback pattern. The puzzle space is well-defined.

Connections is messier. It requires cultural knowledge, lateral thinking, and pattern recognition. It's closer to how human brains actually work when solving complex problems. There's no algorithmic shortcut—you have to genuinely understand the connections.

For people who solved Wordle every day for a month and then started getting bored, Connections provided fresh challenge. The daily release format means new players experience the same puzzle simultaneously, creating a shared cultural moment.

Plus, Connections has built-in difficulty scaling. Yellow groups are accessible to beginners. Purple groups challenge even experienced solvers. Everyone can play and feel appropriately challenged.

The New York Times clearly made a strategic decision to develop multiple word games rather than rely solely on Wordle. That diversification has paid off. Some days you want the straightforward puzzle of Wordle. Other days you want the lateral thinking challenge of Connections.

Connections Variations Worth Trying

If you've exhausted your appetite for daily Connections and want to keep your brain sharp, several variations and similar games exist:

Semantle: Instead of exact word matches, you're finding words with similar meanings or contexts. It's pure semantic thinking.

Spelling Bee: You've got seven letters. Form as many words as possible. It's less about categories and more about vocabulary.

Quordle: Solving four Wordles simultaneously. It's Wordle on hard mode.

Waffle: A five-by-five grid where you're solving five Wordles at once (horizontally and vertically). It's spatial and linguistic at the same time.

Strands: Similar to Connections but with words hidden in a grid rather than presented directly. You're finding themed words, then unraveling the top theme.

The New York Times has intentionally created an ecosystem of these games. If you solve one daily, you might find yourself drawn to the others. They complement each other—different cognitive demands, different reward structures.

Common Misconceptions About Puzzle Design

Puzzle design is actually a rigorous discipline, and the New York Times employs professional puzzle makers. Understanding how puzzles are constructed can improve your solving skills.

Misconception One: "The puzzle maker is trying to trick me." Not really. The puzzle makers are trying to create a satisfying "aha" moment. Yes, there are tricks, but the tricks serve the satisfaction, not just chaos.

Misconception Two: "If I don't get it, I'm not smart enough." False. Connections requires specific knowledge (film, music, geography, pop culture) plus logical thinking. Not getting it usually means you're missing one piece of information, not that you lack intelligence.

Misconception Three: "There's always one correct solving order." Not true. You can arrive at the four groups in any sequence. The difficulty levels (yellow, green, blue, purple) are suggested but not mandatory.

Misconception Four: "The categories are always straightforward." Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Some games have four categories with zero tricks. Others hide the trickery in the category itself rather than in wordplay.

Misconception Five: "All puzzle makers think the same way." Different puzzle makers have different styles. Some favor wordplay. Others favor cultural references. The New York Times likely rotates creators, which is why puzzle difficulty and style vary noticeably.

Understanding these realities helps you approach puzzles as an interactive conversation with the puzzle maker rather than as an adversarial challenge where you need to "beat" the game.

The Broader World of Daily Puzzle Culture

Connections isn't just a game anymore—it's become a cultural phenomenon with real communities built around it. Online forums, Reddit threads, and social media accounts dedicated to puzzle discussion have emerged. People compare solving times, debate category interpretations, and help each other maintain streaks.

This community aspect changes the experience. You're not just playing alone in your phone—you're part of a distributed community of people all solving the same puzzle simultaneously. Some people love sharing their solution times. Others share their streak numbers. Some just enjoy the camaraderie of knowing millions of other people are frustrated with the same puzzle at the same moment.

The New York Times has been smart about this. They haven't created social sharing mechanics within the game itself (unlike Wordle's colored emoji grids), which keeps the space relatively unspoiled. But they've tacitly allowed the community to build naturally.

This creates an interesting dynamic: The puzzle is harder if you try to solve it alone. It's easier if you have community resources. But harder doesn't mean worse—many solvers prefer the challenge and don't want to check online resources immediately.

Looking Ahead: Tomorrow's Puzzle and Beyond

Game #929 is relatively straightforward, which historically means game #930 (tomorrow) will likely be harder. The New York Times alternates between accessible and challenging puzzles intentionally. They don't want everyone getting frustrated every day, but they also want to provide a satisfying challenge.

If tomorrow feels brutally hard, remember that's probably intentional. The designers are resetting expectations. Friday's easier puzzle builds confidence; Saturday's harder puzzle challenges that confidence.

Looking further ahead, Connections will likely continue evolving. The current format (16 words, four groups, four difficulty levels) is solid, but puzzle makers are always experimenting with variations. Expect that future iterations might include:

• Themed puzzles where all 16 words relate to a specific topic
• Puzzles where difficulty levels aren't color-coded (making the game harder)
• Puzzles with a meta-category (where the categories themselves connect)
• Collaboration puzzles where you solve with a partner in real-time

For now, though, enjoy the current format. Game #929 is a good reminder that even seemingly complex puzzles often have elegant, straightforward solutions once you see the pattern.

Final Tips: How to Solve Faster and Better

If you want to improve your Connections-solving speed and accuracy, here's what actually works:

Build Pattern Recognition: The more puzzles you solve, the faster you identify common pattern types. Play regularly, not just when stuck.

Study Category Language: Learn how puzzle makers describe connections. "Type of," "things that," "____ of" are common formulations. Recognizing these speeds up your analysis.

Expand Cultural Knowledge: Most Connections puzzles involve film, music, TV, history, or pop culture references. Reading broadly, watching films, and staying engaged with culture directly improves your solving ability.

Test Combinations Systematically: If you think a group is correct, verify it by checking whether the remaining 12 words can form three coherent groups. If they can't, your hypothesis is wrong.

Use Elimination Strategically: If you're stuck between two interpretations, try the one that leaves the other three words most coherent. The "correct" grouping usually cascades—solving one group makes others obvious.

Don't Overthink Obvious Connections: The first interpretation you consider is often correct. We waste time testing alternate theories when we should trust our instincts.

Accept Uncertainty: Sometimes you'll solve a group and not fully understand why it's correct until later. That's fine. Confidence comes with pattern recognition, not necessarily with deep understanding.

FAQ

What is NYT Connections and how does it differ from Wordle?

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle where you group 16 words into four themed categories of four words each. Unlike Wordle, which focuses on vocabulary guessing with letter-position feedback, Connections requires you to identify thematic connections between words. The categories range from straightforward (Yellow, Green) to cryptic (Blue, Purple). Connections also emphasizes lateral thinking and cultural knowledge rather than pure vocabulary.

How many mistakes can I make in NYT Connections?

You're allowed exactly four mistakes before the game ends. Once you use all four incorrect guesses, the puzzle resets, and you can view the correct answers. This system is more forgiving than Wordle's six-attempt limit but less forgiving than unlimited attempts. Many solvers use their four mistakes strategically, testing uncertain groups early to gather information.

What does the color coding mean in Connections?

The four colors indicate difficulty levels within the puzzle itself. Yellow is the easiest group with the most straightforward connection. Green is slightly harder. Blue is medium-to-hard and often involves wordplay or less obvious connections. Purple is the hardest, frequently featuring homophones, multiple meanings, or extremely clever thematic links. All four groups appear in every puzzle, ensuring players of different skill levels find appropriate challenge.

How can I solve Connections more quickly?

Improve speed by starting with Yellow groups (build confidence), identifying common pattern types (synonyms, word formulas, cultural references), and using elimination to verify combinations work. Testing whether your suspected group leaves three coherent remaining groups is more efficient than trying to understand every connection perfectly. Building pattern recognition through regular play is the single biggest factor improving solving speed.

What's the best strategy for maintaining a daily puzzle streak?

Set reasonable time limits (20-30 minutes maximum), give yourself permission to use hints, and remember that mistakes are expected. The psychological pressure of maintaining a "perfect" streak often makes solving worse. Track your mistakes strategically—if you've already used two guesses, you can afford to test uncertain combinations on your remaining two. Some days will be harder; that's normal and doesn't reflect puzzle-solving ability.

Are there patterns or tricks in Connections I should learn?

Yes, puzzle makers frequently use specific patterns: homophone groups (words that sound like other words), prefix/suffix groups (words sharing word parts), compound word groups (words that combine with another word), and formula groups (words preceded or followed by the same term). Recognizing these patterns significantly speeds up solving. Spending time studying puzzle construction and analyzing previous Connections games trains your brain to spot these patterns automatically.

Can I play NYT Connections on mobile or only on desktop?

NYT Connections is fully playable on both mobile and desktop browsers. The New York Times also offers their Games app (free for basic access, with additional premium features available through NYT Games+). The mobile experience is optimized for touch, with larger tap targets and responsive grid layouts. All daily puzzles and archived puzzles are accessible across all devices.

How does the difficulty of Connections vary from day to day?

The New York Times intentionally varies puzzle difficulty. Typically, early-week puzzles (Monday-Wednesday) are more accessible, while mid-week puzzles (Thursday-Friday) get harder, with weekends featuring mixed difficulty. This ensures players always have some challenging puzzles but aren't overwhelmed. If a puzzle feels impossible, there's usually a reason—you might be missing a specific cultural reference or the puzzle uses a particularly clever pattern.

What should I do if I've made all four mistakes?

Once you've exhausted your four mistakes, the puzzle reveals the correct answers, and you can examine how the groups actually connected. Many players treat this as a learning opportunity—understanding the correct solution helps you recognize similar patterns in future puzzles. You can't replay that specific puzzle, but reviewing how the puzzle maker constructed the groups improves your overall solving skills.

Are there similar games to Connections I might enjoy?

Yes, the New York Times offers Spelling Bee, Quordle, and the newer Strands game, all using similar daily-puzzle mechanics. Outside the Times' ecosystem, Semantle focuses on word meanings rather than exact matches, and Waffle combines Wordle-style solving with a grid format. Each game trains different cognitive skills—Connections emphasizes pattern recognition and thematic thinking, while others focus on vocabulary or spatial reasoning. Playing multiple games keeps puzzle-solving fresh and builds diverse cognitive strengths.

Key Takeaways

• You might need to think about synonyms or multiple meanings
• Some people play strategically, grouping obvious categories first to give themselves information about the remaining words
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Moving into Green territory, we're now at a level where you need to know a bit about film and comedy theory

• You need to recognize that these are all types of comedy, not just random adjectives
• CHICAGO is both a major city and a hugely successful rock band from the 1970s known for their horns section and ballads

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