Looking for help with today’s NYT Connections puzzle? Puzzle #627 is proving to be more challenging than yesterday’s, with a 3.3 out of 5 difficulty rating. If you’re struggling to find the right word groupings, we’ve got hints to guide you.
If you prefer solving it yourself, check out the hints below. But if you just want the answers, scroll down for the full solution.
Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle
Here are the 16 words featured in today’s puzzle:
Tissue, Ring, Bigfoot, Wheel, Thermometer, Horn, Phone, Organ, Cell, Instagram, Belt, Dial, Mirror, Call, Compound, Atom.
The goal is to find four groups of words that share a common connection. Each set is categorized by difficulty:
- 🟨 Easiest category (Yellow): Related to making phone calls.
- 🟩 Medium difficulty (Green): Components of a vehicle.
- 🟦 Harder category (Blue): Terms used in biology.
- 🟪 Most challenging (Purple): Words that end with units of measurement.
Need a bigger hint? Think about communication, cars, science, and measurement.
Today’s Connections Answers
If you’re ready for the full solution, here are today’s word groups:
- 🟨 Words related to calling: Phone, Dial, Call, Ring
- 🟩 Car parts: Mirror, Horn, Wheel, Belt
- 🟦 Biological terms: Atom, Cell, Tissue, Organ
- 🟪 Words ending in units of measure: Thermometer, Bigfoot, Compound, Instagram
Did you manage to solve it without using all your mistakes? Whether you got it right or needed help, there’s always a new challenge tomorrow!
How to Improve Your NYT Connections Skills
- Spot common themes early – some words naturally fit together.
- Think outside the box – categories can be based on meanings, word structure, or associations.
- Use your four mistakes wisely – they give you extra chances to test ideas.
- Look for tricky wordplays – some groups may not be immediately obvious.
Check back tomorrow for fresh Connections hints and solutions. Happy puzzling!