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A free scan shows the junk files, broken settings and background clutter dragging Windows down - then fixes them in one click.Free scan · Windows 10 & 11NYT Connections game #431 is the historical puzzle published Thursday, August 15, 2024. Here are progressive hints first, followed by the complete four groups and the 16-word board. Stop before the spoiler warning if you are still solving.
Hints for Connections #431
Use these from top to bottom: each hint gives away a little more.
- Look for four words that express the extent or reach of something.
- Find four words that can describe a counterpart or someone paired with you.
- Spot four familiar shortened names for beers.
- Complete common phrases by placing “pay” before each word.
The 16 words on the board
MATCH, PHONE, BUD, RANGE, SIERRA, DIRT, MATE, PAL, REACH, CHECK, NATTY, SCOPE, COMPLEMENT, STELLA, EXTENT, PARTNER.
Spoilers: the answers
The solution below is corroborated by guides from TechRadar and Forbes, both published August 14, 2024.
#1 Best Overall
- The game where _______ minds think alike!
- Prepare yourself for Blank Slate, a game of addicting predictions! How well can you put your finger on what everyone's thinking?
- Pick a Word Cue card, write the word you think best completes the phrase, and try to match it to anther player's word without giving a single hint
- Easy to learn, quick to play, and fun for the whole family; just grab a slate, write a word, and get ready to make a match. Great for large groups or small gatherings!
- Includes: Scoreboard, 8 dry-erase slates, 250 doubled-sided word cue cards, rules
- Yellow — BREADTH: EXTENT, RANGE, REACH, SCOPE
- Green — OTHER HALF: COMPLEMENT, MATCH, MATE, PARTNER
- Blue — BEERS, FAMILIARLY: BUD, NATTY, SIERRA, STELLA
- Purple — WORDS AFTER “PAY”: CHECK, DIRT, PAL, PHONE
Why the groups can be tricky
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on shared links. Some words can appear to fit more than one category, so a plausible association is not always the intended group. The hint ladder above moves from broad ideas to the full category cues before revealing the words.
Difficulty is subjective: TechRadar’s writer described this puzzle as “reasonably tough” and reported one mistake, while Forbes’ writer said they kept a streak but made an early incorrect guess. Those are individual solving experiences, not objective difficulty statistics.
Rank #2
- STRATEGIC THINKING: Elevate the fun with this game, where players strategically choose word combinations, making it perfect for party games for adults and family, enhancing both depth and complexity.
- MULTIPLAYER FUN: Engage in multiplayer entertainment with Subtext Showdown, perfect for game nights with 3 to 6 participants, promoting communication and creative thinking in the realm of adult games for game night.
- POINTS OF PRECISION: Accumulate points by adeptly deducing associations or demonstrating telepathic synchronicity, ensuring a gratifying experience for effective communication and intuitive connections in adult board games.
- RACE AGAINST TIME: With a ticking clock, players must think quickly and make their associations before time runs out, adding an exciting element of urgency to the game.
- EXCITING PERFECT GIFT: Combine phrases from the 16 cards to form associations that friends can decode, providing an exhilarating challenge in teen-friendly card games, perfect gift for any occasion.
Which August 15 puzzle is this?
This answer key is for game #431, published Thursday, August 15, 2024—not a puzzle from another year that happens to fall on August 15. TechRadar and Forbes both identify the date and game number. Their guides also mention the NYT website and Games app, but current access, account, subscription, and app requirements are not established here.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- UNIQUE COOPERATIVE WORD GAME: Write one clue connecting two keywords on each clover leaf. Teammates guess which keyword pair each clue links in this inventive, laugh-out-loud word association game
- CREATIVE PARTY GAME FOR ADULTS: So Clover! challenges players to make unexpected word connections. The more creative your clues, the higher your team scores in this hilarious adult party game
- GREAT FOR WORD GAME FANS: So Clover! takes cooperative word games to the next level with a unique multi-clue clover structure that delivers fresh, surprising, and satisfying creative connections
- FAST, FUN & SOCIAL: Plays in under 30 minutes with 3-6 players ages 10 and up. So Clover! is quick to setup, with no filler, just pure creative energy and highly collaborative family fun from the very first round
- IDEAL GIFT FOR ADULTS & FAMILIES: So Clover! is the party game gift for anyone who loves wordplay and creative thinking. Easy to teach in minutes, endlessly engaging at any family game night
Rank #3
- Two teams race to identify their agents from a 5×5 grid, guided by a spymaster who knows each card’s identity
- Spymasters give one-word clues and a number to link multiple cards, encouraging creative thinking
- Teammates guess words matching the clue while avoiding the other team’s agents, bystanders, and the assassin
- Revealing the assassin ends the game instantly, adding high-stakes tension
- Teams may guess up to the clue number plus one, allowing strategic risks or revisiting old clues
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