> At a Glance
> – Today’s NYT Connections puzzle (#939) features a tricky purple category
> – Yellow group covers social-media actions; green maps to “furthest point”
> – Blue lists art movements ending in “ism”; purple decodes what “V” can mean
> – Why it matters: Fans track win streaks via the new Times Connections Bot
Today’s New York Times Connections puzzle delivers its signature brain-twist, with the purple set once again proving toughest.
Puzzle Breakdown
The grid hides four themed quartets. Hints climb from easy yellow to head-scratching purple.
- Yellow hint: Facebook tasks
- Green hint: Way far away
- Blue hint: Think museum displays
- Purple hint: Letter near the end of the alphabet
Revealed Answers
Yellow group – things you can do on social media:
- comment
- like
- lurk
- post
Green group – furthest point:
- end
- extreme
- opposite
- pole
Blue group – art movements, with “ism”:
- brutal
- impression
- manner
- real
Purple group – what “V” might mean:
- five
- versus
- very
- volt
Player Tools
Registered Times Games users can follow stats inside the Connections Bot, checking puzzles completed, win rate, perfect scores and current streak.
Past Purple Stumpers
| Rank | Theme | Sample Answers |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | things you can set | mood, record, table, volleyball |
| #4 | one in a dozen | egg, juror, month, rose |
| #3 | streets on screen | Elm, Fear, Jump, Sesame |
| #2 | power ___ | nap, plant, Ranger, trip |
| #1 | things that can run | candidate, faucet, mascara, nose |
Key Takeaways
- Purple remains the hardest tier in today’s game
- Social-media verbs make yellow the most accessible set
- Art “isms” help blue group click once players spot the suffix
- The Connections Bot now lets dedicated solvers nerd out on data
If today’s grid tripped you up, tomorrow brings a fresh chance to keep that streak alive.
