The latest New York Times Connections puzzle (#929) challenges players with a mix of pop culture and wordplay. This guide provides hints and the full solutions for those seeking assistance, alongside details on the game’s evolving analytics features.
Decoding the Categories
The game groups words into four categories, ranging from straightforward (yellow) to obscure (purple). The difficulty increases as you progress, testing both vocabulary and associative thinking. The Times now offers a “Connections Bot” to analyze your solving speed and accuracy. Registered users can track their puzzle completion rate, perfect scores, and win streaks — a feature designed to deepen engagement with the daily challenge.
Hints for Each Group
Here’s a tiered breakdown of hints to guide you through the puzzle:
- Yellow: Think stereotypical figures from the Golden State.
- Green: Consider different styles of humorous movies.
- Blue: Focus on classic rock acts from the 1970s.
- Purple: This one is a fill-in-the-blank challenge… think about common phrases using the color “black.”
The Solutions Revealed
If you’re ready to check your work or admit defeat, here are the answers:
- Yellow Group: Movie Exec, Surfer, Tech Bro, Valley Girl. The theme is common archetypes associated with California culture.
- Green Group: Buddy, Cringe, Screwball, Stoner. These represent distinct subgenres within comedy films.
- Blue Group: America, Chicago, Foreigner, Journey. All four are iconic rock bands that gained prominence during the 1970s.
- Purple Group: Black Forest, Black Friday, Black Panther, Black Widow. The shared element is the word “black” used in well-known phrases or titles.
NYT Connections continues to evolve, blending word puzzles with data-driven engagement. Whether you’re a casual player or a stats enthusiast, this daily challenge offers a unique mental exercise and a growing community of solvers.
