
<p data-start=”84″ data-end=”423″><em><strong>NYT Connections:</strong> </em>If today’s <em data-start=”95″ data-end=”108″>Connections</em> puzzle left you scratching your head, you’re not alone. The New York Times’ daily word game continues to stump players across the globe with its cunningly deceptive word groupings and cleverly disguised themes. But fret not — today’s puzzle, #746, is cracked wide open below, with hints, themes, and the full answer.</p>
<h3 data-start=”430″ data-end=”483″><span style=”color: #ba372a;”>What Is NYT Connections and Why It’s So Addictive</span></h3>
<p data-start=”485″ data-end=”711″><em data-start=”485″ data-end=”498″>Connections</em> has become a staple in the NYT Games lineup, right up there with <em data-start=”564″ data-end=”572″>Wordle</em>. Each day, players are given 16 words and must group them into four categories of four, with each group bound by a hidden thematic link.</p>
<p data-start=”713″ data-end=”948″>But here’s the twist: many of the words are red herrings, and the groupings can be devilishly misleading. Think you’ve found a connection? The game dares you to test it — just don’t make more than four mistakes or the game ends abruptly.</p>
<p data-start=”950″ data-end=”990″>Each group is colour-coded by difficulty:</p>
<ul>
<li data-start=”993″ data-end=”1012″><strong data-start=”993″ data-end=”1003″>Yellow</strong>: Easiest</li>
<li data-start=”1015″ data-end=”1030″><strong data-start=”1015″ data-end=”1024″>Green</strong>: Easy</li>
<li data-start=”1033″ data-end=”1049″><strong data-start=”1033″ data-end=”1041″>Blue</strong>: Medium</li>
<li data-start=”1052″ data-end=”1071″><strong data-start=”1052″ data-end=”1062″>Purple</strong>: Hardest</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start=”1078″ data-end=”1123″><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>Hints To Nudge You in the Right Direction</strong></span></h3>
<p data-start=”1125″ data-end=”1203″>Today’s puzzle came with a handy set of hints for those needing a little push:</p>
<ul>
<li data-start=”1207″ data-end=”1314″><strong data-start=”1207″ data-end=”1217″>Yellow</strong>: “Everyone wears it, everyone wants it, everyone is talking about it… What would you call it?”</li>
<li data-start=”1317″ data-end=”1363″><strong data-start=”1317″ data-end=”1326″>Green</strong>: “Props used by a religious figure.”</li>
<li data-start=”1366″ data-end=”1415″><strong data-start=”1366″ data-end=”1374″>Blue</strong>: “As seen in a popular children’s show.”</li>
<li data-start=”1418″ data-end=”1485″><strong data-start=”1418″ data-end=”1428″>Purple</strong>: “Find the one word that fits behind all group members.”</li>
</ul>
<p data-start=”1487″ data-end=”1663″>If you’re trying to decode ‘Marx’, don’t think revolution — think comedy. And here’s a bonus pointer: all groups but Green feature at least one word starting with the letter ‘C’.</p>
<p data-start=”1665″ data-end=”1730″>Still need a hand? One word from each category was also revealed:</p>
<ul>
<li data-start=”1733″ data-end=”1756″><strong data-start=”1733″ data-end=”1743″>Yellow</strong>: Happening</li>
<li data-start=”1759″ data-end=”1776″><strong data-start=”1759″ data-end=”1768″>Green</strong>: Harp</li>
<li data-start=”1779″ data-end=”1796″><strong data-start=”1779″ data-end=”1787″>Blue</strong>: Count</li>
<li data-start=”1799″ data-end=”1815″><strong data-start=”1799″ data-end=”1809″>Purple</strong>: Marx</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-start=”1822″ data-end=”1881″><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>Today’s Final Answer: Four Groups That Tricked the Best</strong></span></h3>
<p data-start=”1883″ data-end=”1954″>Without further ado, here’s the complete breakdown of today’s solution:</p>
<ul>
<li data-start=”1958″ data-end=”2018″><strong data-start=”1958″ data-end=”1981″>Yellow – In Fashion</strong>: <em data-start=”1983″ data-end=”2016″>Chic, Current, Fresh, Happening</em></li>
<li data-start=”2021″ data-end=”2087″><strong data-start=”2021″ data-end=”2058″>Green – Parts Of An Angel Costume</strong>: <em data-start=”2060″ data-end=”2085″>Halo, Harp, Robe, Wings</em></li>
<li data-start=”2090″ data-end=”2158″><strong data-start=”2090″ data-end=”2124″>Blue – “Sesame Street” Figures</strong>: <em data-start=”2126″ data-end=”2156″>Bird, Count, Grouch, Monster</em></li>
<li data-start=”2161″ data-end=”2218″><strong data-start=”2161″ data-end=”2186″>Purple – ___ Brothers</strong>: <em data-start=”2188″ data-end=”2218″>Blood, Blues, Chemical, Marx</em></li>
</ul>
<p data-start=”2220″ data-end=”2380″>It’s easy to get sidetracked when you see words like “Monster” and “Chemical” and start thinking Halloween instead of siblings. That’s the genius of the puzzle.</p>
<p data-start=”2387″ data-end=”2550″ data-is-last-node=”” data-is-only-node=””>So, whether you solved it yourself or peeked for help, don’t feel guilty — today’s Connections was as tricky as they come. There’s always tomorrow to redeem yourself.</p>