The New York Times Connections puzzle for Saturday, July 18th, presents a familiar set of challenges, with a companion guide offering assistance to players. The puzzle requires players to group four sets of four words based on shared themes.
Daily Hints
For those seeking a nudge, the puzzle offers specific hints for each color-coded group. The yellow group's theme can result in a turnover, a common occurrence in basketball. The green group relates to a type of code, though the provided hints suggest a connection to belief systems. The blue group is associated with elements players must keep track of in video games, such as health or score, before confronting a boss. Finally, the purple group connects words that commonly follow "Pop."
Expanded Clues and Solutions
For players requiring more direct assistance, additional hints are available. One set of hints points to familiar beginnings within a group, while another highlights the presence of the letter 'T' in at least one word per group. For those still struggling, specific words belonging to each group are revealed: "Carry" for yellow, "View" for green, "Health" for blue, and "Quiz" for purple.
The four confirmed groups for the July 18th puzzle are:
- Yellow: Commit a Basketball Violation (Carry, Double Dribble, Goaltend, Travel)
- Green: Belief (Attitude, Mind, Opinion, View)
- Blue: Things Tracked in Video Games (Health, Lives, Score, Time)
- Purple: Words After "Pop" (Culture, Fly, Quiz, Tart)
The guide notes that the purple group, "Words After Pop," often presents the greatest challenge. Players can attempt the puzzle daily, with a new Connections grid released each midnight, akin to Wordle.