NYT Connections Tips: Solve Puzzle #917 with December 14 Answers
The NYT Connections puzzle has gained popularity as a daily word game, captivating many players. This game encourages participants to discover commonalities among various words. As with Wordle, it refreshes daily, adding a new challenge each time.
Understanding NYT Connections
Connections, designed by Wyna Liu, has quickly become a favorite in the New York Times Games section. Players can engage with it via web browsers or mobile devices. The objective is to categorize 16 words into four groups based on shared characteristics.
How the Game Works
- Players must identify four words that are related.
- Only one correct grouping exists for each puzzle.
- Erroneous guesses count against the player, with a maximum of four mistakes allowed.
- Players can shuffle the board to assist in finding connections.
- Each word grouping is color-coded: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most challenging).
Sharing results on social media is also a key feature, allowing friends to see each other’s achievements.
Tips for Today’s Puzzle
For those seeking hints before revealing the answers, here are the categories included in today’s Connections (December 14):
- Expressions of Adoration: FAWN, FLATTER, GUSH, PRAISE
- Characters by Hans Christian Andersen: DUCKLING, EMPEROR, MERMAID, PRINCESS
- Words with a Silent “L”: CALF, CHALK, COLONEL, WOULD
- Fictional Pigs: BABE, NAPOLEON, PIGLET, PORKY
Solution to Connections #917
Players who prefer to have the answers can find the solution to today’s puzzle below:
- FAWN, FLATTER, GUSH, PRAISE
- DUCKLING, EMPEROR, MERMAID, PRINCESS
- CALF, CHALK, COLONEL, WOULD
- BABE, NAPOLEON, PIGLET, PORKY
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t solve it this time. New puzzles offer fresh opportunities, and El-Balad will provide further guidance and hints for tomorrow’s challenge.
