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Today’s NYT Connections: Hints and Solutions for 15th July, Monday #400 Latest

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Welcome to today’s NYT Connections breakdown. Let’s start with a quick tutorial for newcomers before diving into today’s puzzle.

How to Play NYT Connections

NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle that tests your ability to find connections between words. Here’s how to play:

  1. The Basics:
  • You’re presented with a grid of 16 words.
  • Your goal is to organize these 16 words into 4 groups of 4.
  • Each group of 4 words shares a common theme or connection.
  1. Gameplay Mechanics:
  • Select 4 words you think are related and submit your guess.
  • If correct, the group will be revealed and color-coded.
  • Colors are assigned based on difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).
  • You have 4 attempts to find all groups correctly.
  1. Scoring System:
  • Solving the puzzle in fewer attempts earns you a better score.
  • The game tracks your winning streak and provides statistics on your performance.
  1. Daily Reset:
  • A new puzzle is released every day at midnight local time.
  • All players worldwide tackle the same puzzle each day.
  1. Strategies for Success:
  • Start with the obvious: Look for words that clearly fit together, like types of animals or colors.
  • Consider multiple meanings: Words might be connected by less obvious meanings or uses.
  • Think about categories: Groups could be types of something, like sports or professions.
  • Look for patterns: Words might be connected by spelling patterns or letter combinations.
  • Use the process of elimination: If you’re sure about one group, it can help you figure out the others.
  1. Common Theme Types:
  • Synonyms or related concepts
  • Items in a category (e.g., types of furniture)
  • Words that can follow or precede a common word
  • Idioms or phrases
  • Pop culture references (movies, books, music)
  • Homophones or words with similar sounds
  1. Tips for Tough Puzzles:
  • Take breaks if you’re stuck; a fresh perspective can help.
  • Try to think outside the box for less obvious connections.
  • Remember that the purple group is usually the trickiest.
  • Don’t be afraid to use your guesses strategically to eliminate possibilities.

Ready to play? You can find NYT Connections here: Play the game

Now, let’s tackle today’s puzzle!

Today’s Puzzle at a Glance

Today’s given 16 words are:

  1. Believe
  2. Handle
  3. Mount
  4. Show
  5. Base
  6. Bluff
  7. Accept
  8. Stand
  9. Front
  10. Fifth
  11. Bracket
  12. Trust
  13. Pint
  14. Buy
  15. Sham
  16. Liter
NYT Connections

Quick Hints

Need a nudge? Here are some spoiler-free hints:

  1. Yellow Group: Trust fall..
  2. Green Group: Not what it seems.
  3. Blue Group: TV stability.
  4. Purple Group: Measure your spirits.

What Are Today’s Connections Groups?

Today’s NYT Connections groups are:

  • Yellow Group: REGARD AS TRUE
  • Green Group: FACADE
  • Blue Group: WAYS TO SECURE A TV
  • Purple Group: LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES

Remember, these are just the themes. The specific words and explanations are in the solution section below.

Solution for Today’s NYT Connections

SPOILER ALERT! Full solution below.

Group 1 (Yellow): ACCEPT, BELIEVE, BUY, TRUST.
Connection: These words all relate to accepting or believing something as true or valid.

Group 2 (Green): BLUFF, FRONT, SHAM, SHOW.
Connection: These words refer to false appearances or deceptive fronts

Group 3 (Blue): BASE, BRACKET, MOUNT, STAND.
Connection: These are all methods or devices used to secure a television.

Group 4 (Purple): FIFTH, HANDLE, LITER, PINT.
Connection: These are different size measurements for liquor bottles.

Today’s Puzzle Insights

  • Trickiest Connection: Purple Group (LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES) This group likely posed the most challenge as it required specific knowledge about liquor bottle measurements. “Handle” in particular might have been puzzling for those unfamiliar with the term in this context.
  • Easiest Connection: Blue Group (WAYS TO SECURE A TV) This group was probably the most straightforward, as the words are commonly associated with television setup and mounting.
  • Interesting Word: “BUY” This word could have been tricky to place, as it might initially seem connected to commerce rather than belief or acceptance.

Your Turn

How did you fare with today’s puzzle? Play Now!

Check back tomorrow for a new NYT Connections challenge.

For July 16, NYT Connections hint and solution: Click here.

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