Connections Unlimited is a popular word game created by Wyna Liu, puzzle editor at The New York Times. Since its beta release in June 2023, it has become the second-most-played NYT game, trailing only Wordle. Each day, players are presented with a 4x4 grid of 16 words and must group them into four sets of four based on a shared theme.
Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you want to solve puzzle #716 on your own, stop here and try the hints above. Below are the full answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle, including the category themes and the words in each group.
Yellow Group: Kitchen Items
Words: Fork, Knife, Spoon, Plate
Explanation: These are common utensils and dishware found in a kitchen or dining setting.
Green Group: Roles in a Play
Words: Actor, Director, Producer, Writer
Explanation: These are key roles involved in the production of a theatrical play or film.
Blue Group: Types of Dance
Words: Ballet, Salsa, Tango, Waltz
Explanation: These are all styles of dance, requiring some knowledge of dance genres.
Purple Group: Words That Sound Like Letters
Words: Bee, Sea, Tea, You
Explanation: Each word is a homophone for a letter (B, C, T, U), making this a classic purple group wordplay challenge.
These answers align with the color-coded difficulty: Yellow is straightforward, Green involves a specific context, Blue requires trivia, and Purple demands creative thinking. Congratulations if you solved it without hints!
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