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If you are having a roughConnectionsday, you can make it better with afew nudges, hints, and more if you need them. No one wants to feel like they are struggling too much, and sometimes you need that extra push. With our help, you can finish today’s puzzle and feel like a rockstar as you continue going about your day.
If you want more word-related fun, theNYT’sMini Crosswordis a great bite-sized puzzle for a nice five-minute break. A five-minute break is often all you need to take a few moments before going back to work, andthis traditional puzzle in a mini formis a great way to do just that. You can relax, reset, and be ready for the next little while.
12 Letter Boxed Strategies To Win Quickly
The Letter Boxed game for the New York Times mobile app asks you to connect letters to form words while using various strategies to win quickly.
Today’s Connections Category Hints
JULY 31 #415
There are some interesting categories in today’s puzzle and some words that look like they should fit with each other that do not. Before we give out spoilers, here are a few hints to try to nudge you in the right direction:
If you still need a few pointers, check out the category names below. While there are not a lot of crossover words today, there are words that seem to make up a category that does not exist.
FRENCH ___
HUSKY
ROUGH
Realizing what this category was made me a bit sad, as it meant I would not get to construct a category of dog breeds.HUSKY, meaning the same thing as HOARSE and GRUFF,meant I did not get to think about cute puppies as much as I wanted to. It did not really stop me; I still thought about them every time I came across a dog-related word, but in the meantime, I was able to add ROUGH to this category and move on to the next one.
POINTER
RING
This one did not immediately stand out to me, as while LITTLE and MIDDLE were both sizes, the other two did not immediately catch my attention. However, once I got to this category, there were fewer options, andwhen Ithought about RING and POINTER together, it suddenly clicked. There were, however, no dog-related words in this category, which helped solve the puzzle but was sad for me.
Wordle History: Today’s Answer & All Past Words
Wordle is a simple daily word game that has taken the internet by storm. With only 6 chances to get the right answer, players may need a little help.
SOUR
STOUT
SOUR and STOUT felt like the big clues to me for this categoryas someone without much experience in the ale-world. However, the first two have enough cultural references for me to pick up on it. After that, it was a matter of connecting AMBER and PORTER, which were really the only words that made sense. I did have a think about whether any of these words referenced a dog-breed, but one did not immediately come to mind.
FRENCH __
HORN
KISS
I was not sure how these words were connected until I saw the final result once I clicked them all, but after seeing it I felt like I should have. And, in this case, even though it is not a dog-related category, a “French” BULLDOG is a real dog, making me happy. It is also apt, as the Olympics are taking place in France right now.
Other Games Like Connections
As you consider the cute puppies that are popping up in your mind, or perhaps considering the chances of your favorite athlete, you can play the following puzzles while waiting for the next event to start or to get through a round of commercials.
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Wordle(NYT)
Solve a random five-letter word by using color clues.EveryWordleanswercan be found in our daily updated list.
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Worldle
Name a country based only on its silhouette, and a few geographical hints.
The Password Game
Create a password in this ever-changing, not-so-simple game. you’re able to find somehelpful tips in ourPassword Gameguide.
Absurdle
Try to solve a game ofWordlewithout any help. With each guess, the game reveals as little information as possible, even changing the word if need be.
