New York Times’ Connections is a word game that will add a delightful twist to your everyday life. Every day at midnight, a new puzzle appears, requiring you to find the hidden connections between a new set of words. As the week progresses, the puzzles get progressively trickier. But don’t worry, we’ve put together some helpful hints, strategies, and tips to help you solve today’s puzzle and improve your game.
If you are impatient and want to see the answers immediately, scroll to the bottom of the page.
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What is NYT Connections?
Created by deputy puzzle editor Wyna Liu, Connections, The New York Times’ daily word game, has quickly captured the hearts of many, especially on social media. Available on both web browsers and mobile devices, it offers a convenient and fun way for everyone to get in on the fun.
How to play NYT Connections
In Connections, players are presented with 16 words and must sort them into four categories of four words each that fit a common theme. Categories can range from book titles and software names to countries and more. Although some words look like they go together, there is only one correct way to group them. It’s a fun challenge that tests your ability to see connections and think creatively about how words relate to each other.
NYT Connections tips for August 21
Yellow: Envelope
Green: Circular and filled with air
Blue: data visualization
Purple: Common alcoholic drinks at parties
These words have surely given you some clues to the answers, so minimize this page to try out today’s puzzle.
Also read: NYT Connections Today: See tips and answers for August 20, 2024
NYT Connections Today: These are categories
Yellow: Cover with a thick layer
Green: Things that are inflated
Blue: Types of diagrams
Purple: Classic cocktails
Drum roll please, because we reveal the answers to today’s riddle…
NYT Connections Today: Answer for August 21
Yellow Group – Cover with a thick layer (CAKE, COATING, PLASTER, SMEARING)
Green group – things that are inflated (BALLOON, BASKETBALL, SWIMMING BALL, TIRE)
Blue group – chart types (bar, bubble, line, pie chart)
Purple Group – Classic Cocktails (FIZZ, PUNCH, SLING, SOUR)