The New York Times’ Connections Unlimited is a daily word-puzzle game in which players are given 16 words and must sort them into 4 groups of 4, where each group shares a common theme or connection.
Ready for the big reveal? Below are the four groups, complete with explanations. Today's puzzle earns a solid 3/5 difficulty rating from the community – accessible yet satisfying, with the purple group tripping up many due to its idiomatic twist.
These kitchen verbs evoke the rhythmic intensity of baking or mixing:
Why it fits: In recipes, you "beat" eggs, "cream" butter and sugar, "whip" cream, and "whisk" dressings. A no-brainer starter group for foodies!
Words for subtle, barely perceptible illumination:
Why it fits: Each suggests something hazy or weak – like a "dim" bulb or "faint" glow. Opposites of "bright," they play on visibility themes.
Diverse members of the bear family, Ursidae:
Why it fits: A wildlife nod, highlighting global bear varieties. The "sun" might've stumped some, as it's less famous than its polar cousin.
Phrases starting with "dirty" for naughtiness or foul play:
Why it fits: This wordplay gem turns innocent nouns into suggestive or gritty expressions. "Dirty pool" and "dirty word" add that sly, conversational edge.
