NYT Connections game #495 was the puzzle for Friday, October 18, 2024. Start with the spoiler-light clues below, then reveal the category names or complete answer groups only if you need more help.
Spoiler warning: The sections below reveal puzzle categories and answers progressively.
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Hints for Connections #495
These clues point toward each group without listing its four words.
- Yellow: This is bad.
- Green: This could be great.
- Blue: No coins required.
- Purple: Is there an Echo here?
Category names
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- Yellow: CLUNKER
- Green: OPPORTUNITY
- Blue: NON-CASH WAY TO PAY
- Purple: AMAZON ___
Full answers for game #495
The four groups are:
- Yellow — CLUNKER: BUST, DUD, FLOP, MISS.
- Green — OPPORTUNITY: CHANCE, SHOT, TIME, TURN.
- Blue — NON-CASH WAY TO PAY: CARD, CHARGE, CREDIT, PLASTIC.
- Purple — AMAZON ___: KINDLE, PRIME, RAINFOREST, RIVER.
All 16 Connections words
FLOP, CHARGE, PLASTIC, TURN, TIME, RIVER, CHANCE, CARD, MISS, PRIME, BUST, SHOT, RAINFOREST, CREDIT, DUD, KINDLE.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four that share a property. The groups have different difficulty levels, and players can make up to four mistakes. The game is playable free on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile, according to TechRadar.
The archive index lists this as game #495 on October 18, 2024. TechRadar’s answer report was published October 17, 2024, ahead of the puzzle date. Its writer described the puzzle as easy and reported a perfect solve in about five minutes; that is one person’s account, not an objective difficulty rating or a general solving-time estimate.
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