The Thursday, April 11, 2024 edition of NYT Connections is puzzle #305. Use the escalating hints below before opening the spoiler section with the category labels and complete groups.
Hints for Connections #305
Gentle hint
- One group contains short or informal haircut names.
- Another group contains devices used to measure or indicate quantities.
Stronger hint
- Look for infrastructure that carries water or gas.
- The final group consists of characters associated with fast-food brands.
Spoiler: category labels
The four categories are HAIRCUTS, WITH “CUT”, MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, WATER AND GAS CONDUITS, and FAST FOOD MASCOTS.
Spoiler: the complete answers
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | HAIRCUTS, WITH “CUT” | BOWL, BUZZ, CREW, PIXIE |
| Green | MEASURING INSTRUMENTS | COMPASS, RULER, SCALE, WATCH |
| Blue | WATER AND GAS CONDUITS | CHANNEL, LINE, MAIN, PIPE |
| Purple | FAST FOOD MASCOTS | CLOWN, COLONEL, KING, MERMAID |
The 16 tiles
MERMAID, PIXIE, MAIN, RULER, KING, PIPE, BUZZ, BOWL, COMPASS, CLOWN, CHANNEL, CREW, SCALE, LINE, WATCH, COLONEL.
Why this puzzle can be tricky
Connections presents 16 words that must be divided into four groups of four. A word may appear to fit more than one idea, so test each grouping against all four words rather than locking onto the first plausible connection. Shuffling the grid can also make relationships easier to see.
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