Welcome to “NYT Connections: tips and solutions for Sunday, May 19th.” This weekly feature provides valuable insights and answers for navigating the challenging crossword puzzles published by The New York Times. Whether you are an experienced solver or a beginner, we are here to assist you with strategies, techniques, and solutions to tackle even the most difficult grids. So, sharpen your pencil and prepare to test your puzzle-solving abilities!
“Connections” is the latest puzzle game introduced by The New York Times. The objective of the game is to categorize a set of 16 words into four distinct groups by identifying the connections between them. Each puzzle resets daily at midnight, presenting a new level of difficulty. Similar to “Wordle,” you can track your progress and compare your scores with other players.
Some puzzles are more challenging than others. If you are struggling with today’s “Connections” puzzle, consider the following tips and hints. And if you still find it challenging, we will reveal the solutions at the end of the day.
Playing “Connections” involves arranging 16 words into four sets of four by identifying the connections that bind them together. These connections can range from titles of video game franchises to names of chain restaurants. While some words may seem to fit multiple categories, there is only one correct answer. You can rearrange the grid of words to better visualize the potential connections.
Each group is color-coded for easy identification, with yellow being the first to solve, followed by green, blue, and purple. Select four words and submit your answer. Correct answers will remove the words from the grid and reveal the connecting theme. Incorrect answers will count as mistakes, with a limit of four mistakes before the game ends.
If you need assistance with today’s “Connections” puzzle, we will provide you with the four topics as well as one word hint from each group below.
Today’s Topics:
- BASIC DIRECTIONS
- ADVOCATE FOR
- DRAWBACK
- INSTRUMENT HOMOPHONES
One-word hints:
- BASIC DIRECTIONS – DOWN
- ADVOCATE FOR – BACK
- DRAWBACK – CON
- INSTRUMENT HOMOPHONES – BASE
If you are still unable to solve today’s puzzle, don’t worry. The complexity of “Connections” puzzles varies daily, so try again tomorrow for a new challenge.
