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Hints for Connections #847
Connections asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four that share a connection. The hints below move from a general nudge toward the puzzle’s themes without giving away the full word sets.
- Let it grow.
- Stunned.
- Queen of pop’s hits.
- Add a vehicle.
These hints correspond, in order, to the yellow, green, blue, and purple groups. The puzzle can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile, as described by TechRadar.
Spoilers: categories and answers
The category labels and word groups below reveal the full solution. Puzzle #847’s date, number, and answer sets are confirmed by Parade and Try Hard Guides, as well as TechRadar.
Quick Recap
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| Group | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Used to grow a houseplant | POT, SEED, SOIL, WATER |
| Green | Flabbergast | FLOOR, ROCK, SHAKE, SHOCK |
| Blue | Madonna songs | CHERISH, FROZEN, HOLIDAY, MUSIC |
| Purple | ____ car | BUMPER, CLOWN, GETAWAY, SPORTS |
The full word bank
The 16 words in the October 5 puzzle were:
- BUMPER
- POT
- FROZEN
- WATER
- SHOCK
- HOLIDAY
- SPORTS
- FLOOR
- GETAWAY
- SOIL
- ROCK
- MUSIC
- CHERISH
- CLOWN
- SEED
- SHAKE
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