NYT Connections: Latest Hints and Answers for July 12 and 15
The New York Times' word puzzle game Connections continues to challenge players with its unique format. Here's a roundup of the latest hints and answers for the July 12 and July 15 editions.
How to Play Connections
In Connections, players are presented with a grid of 16 words. The goal is to arrange these words into four groups of four by identifying the links between them. Categories can range from movie franchises to types of verbs or even rappers.
The game uses a color-coded system:
- Yellow: Usually the easiest group to identify
- Blue and Green: Medium difficulty
- Purple: Typically the most challenging, often involving wordplay
Players have four lives, losing one for each incorrect guess. The game offers hints if you're close to a correct grouping.
July 12 Connections
The July 12 edition featured the following words: ODD, LIBRARY, CHOCOLATE, SOAP, PIGEON, MOTHER, RED, LAB, BLACK, GREY, GYM, PEACE, GOLDEN, EVEN, SILLY, AUDITORIUM
The groups were:
- School facilities (Yellow)
- Roulette bets (Green)
- Associated with dove (Blue)
- ____ goose (Purple)
July 15 Connections
For July 15, the word set included: BELIEVE, HANDLE, MOUNT, SHOW, BASE, BLUFF, ACCEPT, STAND, FRONT, FIFTH, BRACKET, TRUST, PINT, BUY, SHAM, LITER
The groups were:
- Regard as true (Yellow)
- Facade (Green)
- Ways to secure a TV (Blue)
- Liquor bottle sizes (Purple)
These recent puzzles demonstrate the game's variety, combining everyday vocabulary with more abstract connections. Players continue to enjoy the daily challenge, with some reporting perfect game streaks.
Remember, if you're stuck, the NYT offers daily hints and answers to help you maintain your winning streak. Happy puzzling!