Connections Unlimited is a daily word game by the New York Times, crafted by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. Players must group 16 words into four sets of four, each sharing a common theme. Available on web browsers and the NYT Games app, Connections challenges you to find links that range from obvious categories like animals or colors to clever wordplay or niche references. The game’s social media popularity stems from its engaging mix of accessibility and complexity, making it a favorite for puzzle fans.
Ready for the solutions? Here are the four groups for Connections puzzle #778, with their themes and words:
Yellow: Foremost
Words: FIRST, INITIAL, ORIGINAL, PRIMARY
Explanation: These words all relate to being the first or most important, such as “primary” in elections or “original” as the first version.
Green: Indication
Words: EVIDENCE, HINT, SIGN, TRACE
Explanation: These terms describe clues or indicators, like “evidence” in a trial or “hint” in a puzzle.
Blue: Item in a Collection
Words: COIN, COMIC, RECORD, STAMP
Explanation: These are items commonly collected by hobbyists, such as coins or comic books.
Purple: ___ Movie
Words: ACTION, HORROR, SILENT, WESTERN
Explanation: Each word can precede “movie” to form a film genre, like “action movie” or “silent movie.”
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