NYT Connections Hints & Answers for September 8, 2024 (#820)
The daily New York Times Connections puzzle continues to challenge wordplay enthusiasts, and today’s edition, puzzle #820, is proving particularly tricky. If you’re stuck navigating the grid of sixteen words, here are hints and the solutions to help you conquer today’s challenge.
Connections tasks players with identifying four groups of four words that share a common connection. The game begins with a 4×4 grid, and incorrect guesses yield strikes – four strikes end the game. Successfully grouping the words reveals the underlying theme, offering a satisfying mental workout for players of all skill levels.
Here are the categories and answers for today’s Connections:
Yellow: Nonsense – baloney, bull, bunk, rubbish
Green: Increase (with “up”) – crank, hike, jack, raise
Blue: Fictional Spies - Archer, Hunt, Peel, Powers
Purple: Cat ____ – fish, nap, tail, walk
Quick tips to help solve future Connections puzzles:
Vocalize the words. Saying the clues aloud can reveal connections based on common phrasing.
Resist obvious groupings. The puzzle’s creators intentionally mislead with surface-level associations. Utilize the “shuffle” button for a fresh outlook.
* Deconstruct compound words.Breaking down words into their components can uncover hidden relationships.
