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NYT Connections #528, published Wednesday, November 20, 2024, groups its 16 words around dog sounds, online media, cocktail preparation and organizational structures. Use the spoiler-free clues below first, then open the full answers when you are ready.
Hints for Connections #528
These clues identify each category without revealing the four words in it.
Yellow hint
Think of noises or vocalizations associated with a dog.
Green hint
Think of verbs for presenting or distributing media online.
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Blue hint
Think of actions commonly performed while making a cocktail.
Purple hint
Think of metaphorical structures that show levels, reporting lines or organization.
The 16 words on the board
- BARK
- BAY
- HOWL
- SNARL
- AIR
- PLAY
- RUN
- STREAM
- GARNISH
- MUDDLE
- STIR
- STRAIN
- CHAIN
- LADDER
- PYRAMID
- TREE
Connections #528 answers
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Sound like a dog | BARK, BAY, HOWL, SNARL |
| Green | Broadcast, as online media | AIR, PLAY, RUN, STREAM |
| Blue | Cocktail-making verbs | GARNISH, MUDDLE, STIR, STRAIN |
| Purple | Organizational structures, metaphorically | CHAIN, LADDER, PYRAMID, TREE |
How to solve the puzzle
- Start with the literal dog-sound group. BARK, BAY, HOWL and SNARL are all vocalizations associated with dogs, making this the most direct set.
- Look for media verbs. AIR, PLAY, RUN and STREAM can describe presenting or distributing media online.
- Spot the cocktail actions. GARNISH, MUDDLE, STIR and STRAIN are familiar steps or techniques in drink preparation.
- Use the leftovers for the purple group. CHAIN, LADDER, PYRAMID and TREE can each describe a hierarchy or organizational structure metaphorically.
Why some words are misleading
Connections deliberately uses words with several everyday meanings. RUN can describe a broadcast, but it is also a common verb for movement. PLAY may refer to entertainment rather than media distribution. CHAIN and TREE can describe physical objects, while AIR has ordinary meanings unrelated to broadcasting. Test a suspected group against all four words and reserve the strongest literal connection before committing.
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