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Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitchesFind Drivers →These are the hints and answers for NYT Connections game #437, published Wednesday, August 21, 2024. It is a past puzzle, not the live game. Start with the spoiler-free clues below; the categories and tile groupings follow the spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #437
Use these four clues in order if you want a nudge without seeing the answer groups:
- Yellow: Slap it on top
- Green: Pump it up
- Blue: Data displays
- Purple: Alcoholic mixes
Connections asks players to sort 16 tiles into four groups of four that share a feature. TechRadar’s guide describes the colors as difficulty tiers and notes that wordplay can disguise a connection. The game allows up to four incorrect guesses, according to that guide.
Spoilers: categories and answers
The following categories and tile groupings are reported in Marc McLaren’s TechRadar guide, published August 20, 2024, for the puzzle dated August 21.
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Yellow — Cover with a thick layer
- CAKE
- COAT
- PLASTER
- SMEAR
Green — Things that are inflated
- BALLOON
- BASKETBALL
- FLOATIE
- TIRE
Blue — Kinds of charts
- BAR
- BUBBLE
- LINE
- PIE
Purple — Classic cocktail types
- FIZZ
- PUNCH
- SLING
- SOUR
All 16 tiles
BALLOON, BAR, CAKE, FIZZ, PIE, BUBBLE, TIRE, COAT, SLING, SMEAR, PUNCH, LINE, FLOATIE, SOUR, PLASTER, and BASKETBALL.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where to play Connections
The TechRadar guide points readers to the NYT Games Connections page to play on desktop or mobile. Current access, subscription requirements, and archive availability are not established here.
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