NYT “Connections” October 27: Clues and answers for game #504

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If you’re a fan of Wordle, you’ll want to try out its popular counterpart, Connections.

To help keep your winning streak alive, Newsweek has gathered some hints to guide you through Sunday’s puzzle without giving too much away.

Since its launch by The New York Times in June 2023, Connections has grown a substantial following, inviting players to categorize words based on subtle connections like homophones, synonyms, and word associations. With its blend of logic and language skills, it’s now the Times‘ second-most popular game, right behind Wordle.

In this article, we’ll walk you through how to play Connections, share tips for honing your puzzle skills, and offer hints for Sunday’s challenge. Spoiler alert—today’s answers are included further down, so proceed carefully if you’d like to avoid them.

How to Play Connections

In Connections, players face the challenge of grouping 16 words into four categories based on their relationships. Each group is coded by color to indicate difficulty: yellow for the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple for more challenging sets. The puzzles often incorporate homophones, wordplay, and other clever twists, ensuring they’re rarely straightforward. Players can use the shuffle button to mix up the words on screen if they get stuck.

Wyna Liu, a crossword editor at the Times, recently offered her best tips for tackling the game in an interview with Newsweek.

“My top advice is to hold off on guessing as long as you can,” Liu explained. “You might spot a clear category and think you see five words that fit, but don’t try guessing the four until you’re sure which one doesn’t belong. Jumping in too soon can cost you a turn.”

Finally, Liu advised against what she calls “rage solving,” a method she playfully admits to using herself.

To help keep your winning streak alive, Newsweek has gathered some hints to guide you through Sunday’s puzzle without giving too much away.

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Connections #504 Clues for Sunday, October 27

Newsweek has some hints to help you figure out Sunday’s Connections categories.

Yellow: Words in the titles of some of your favorite stories.

Green: You might like to be described like this.

Blue: Think calm and quiet.

Purple: You might use these words when measuring something.

Connections #504 Answers for Sunday, October 27

Yellow category: The little ____

Yellow words: Mermaid, prince, rascals, tramp

Green category: Sassy

Green words: Cute, fresh, smart, wise

Blue category: Ambience

Blue words: Air, feeling, mood, quality

Purple category: Units

Purple words: Bar, bel, lux, mole

Did you guess the answers correctly? If so, congratulations. If not, there will be another opportunity to crack the puzzle on Monday.

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