> At a Glance
> – Today’s NYT Connections puzzle (#940) is easier than recent editions
> – Yellow group: apartment synonyms; Green: sonorous descriptors
> – Blue group: poker hands; Purple: animal compounds
> – Why it matters: Quick daily brain boost for word-game fans
Puzzle lovers can breathe easy-today’s New York Times Connections challenge is a gentler ride than yesterday’s brain-bender. Amanda S. Bennett at News Of Los Angeles breaks down the four color-coded categories and their winning words.
Yellow Group – Home Sweet Home
Think places you crash after work. The theme is apartment, and the answers are:
- digs
- flat
- pad
- quarters
Green Group – Sound Quality
These adjectives describe rich, resonant tones. The theme is sonorous, with answers:
- clear
- deep
- full
- rich
Blue Group – Card Table Talk
Poker players will feel right at home. The theme is poker hands, familiarly:
- boat
- flush
- quads
- straight
Purple Group – Party Creatures
Finish the phrase “___ animal” to score. The theme is ____ animal, with answers:
- balloon
- pack
- party
- stuffed
Key Takeaways
- Puzzle #940 favors common vocabulary over obscure trivia
- Each category rewards everyday knowledge, not niche facts
- Players can track stats via the new Connections Bot
Fire up the game, match the words, and keep that streak alive-today’s grid is yours for the taking.
