The New York Times’ daily Connections puzzle challenges players to group words based on common themes. This article provides hints and answers for today’s, September 2, #814 puzzle, along with some background on recent updates to the game.
New Features and Tracking Progress
The New York Times has introduced a Connections Bot, similar to the one available for Wordle. After completing the puzzle, players can use the bot to receive a numeric score and get an analysis of their grouping choices. For registered users in the Games section, the platform now tracks progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, perfect score count, and current win streak.
Hints for Today’s Puzzle
Here are some clues to guide you toward the correct groupings:
- Yellow Group: Consider words with a particular expression.
- Green Group: Think about a famous Christmas poem.
- Blue Group: This category brings back a specific 1990s toy line.
- Purple Group: Focus on the very first letter of each word.
Answers Revealed
Here’s a breakdown of today’s Connections groupings:
The Yellow Category: Curses
The theme revolves around strong language and expressions. The words are:
- Curses
- Swearing
- Profanity
- Expletives
The Green Category: “A Visit From Saint Nicholas”
The connections here stem from Clement Clarke Moore’s classic Christmas poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” (often called “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”).
- House
- Mouse
- Christmas
- Stirring
The Blue Category: Earring Magic Ken
This category is a nostalgic nod to the short-lived Earring Magic Ken doll from 1993. This uniquely styled Ken doll, quickly removed from shelves, makes for a memorable and humorous connection.
- Mesh Shirt
- Necklace
- Earring
- Pleather Vest
The Purple Category: Possessive Determiners
The final category focuses on grammatical terms. Possessive determiners are words that show ownership or belonging and precede a noun.
- Herring
- Histamine
- Mystery
- Ouroboros
The New York Times Connections puzzle offers a fresh challenge daily, combining wordplay with thematic reasoning. New features like the Connections Bot and progress tracking further enhance the gameplay experience.
