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Hints for Connections #466
Try each clue before moving to the next section. They progress from a broad nudge to the category labels and then the answers.
- Yellow: Exaggerated start.
- Green: Celebration type.
- Blue: TV shows.
- Purple: Gallic locations.
Category answers
The four groups below reveal the themes, but not yet which words go into each one.
- Yellow: PREFIX MEANING “VERY”
- Green: KINDS OF PARTIES
- Blue: PBS SHOWS
- Purple: PLACES IN FRANCE
Full answer key
Spoilers for the complete board follow.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Prefix meaning “very” | EXTRA, HYPER, OVER, SUPER |
| Green | Kinds of parties | BIRTHDAY, COCKTAIL, DINNER, SURPRISE |
| Blue | PBS shows | FRONTLINE, MASTERPIECE, NATURE, NOVA |
| Purple | Places in France | ANGERS, CHAMPAGNE, NICE, REUNION |
The complete board was CHAMPAGNE, SUPER, NOVA, REUNION, BIRTHDAY, NATURE, NICE, COCKTAIL, ANGERS, EXTRA, SURPRISE, MASTERPIECE, HYPER, FRONTLINE, OVER and DINNER. These groupings and hints are from Marc McLaren’s dated TechRadar guide to the September 19, 2024 puzzle: TechRadar’s Connections #466 guide.
#1 Best Overall
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Why the groups can be tricky
The board combines different kinds of relationships: prefixes, party types, television program titles and French places. The PBS set depends on recognizing the program names FRONTLINE, MASTERPIECE, NATURE and NOVA; the purple set is a proper-name grouping rather than a general word category. The dated guide’s author, Marc McLaren, said NOVA, SUPER and HYPER initially looked like a possible group to him, while the French locations were less immediately obvious. That is his account of solving this board, not a universal measure of difficulty.
How Connections works
Connections presents sixteen words and asks players to sort them into four groups of four based on a shared theme. Submit exactly four words; a correct group is revealed and removed. The 2024 paper “Missed Connections: Lateral Thinking Puzzles for Large Language Models” describes feedback that indicates when a guess contains three words from one category without revealing the group; four incorrect guesses result in failure. The paper’s description of the daily puzzle is that it asks players to divide sixteen words into four groups of four related by a common theme.
Rank #2
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- Head-to-Head 2-Player Word Duel – Challenge a friend or partner in a battle of wits. Boardle is a 2-player board game where each player takes turns secretly writing a 5-letter word while their partner deciphers the other’s word through strategic guesses. It’s perfect for couples’ game nights or a quick round of competitive fun with a buddy.
- Fun for Family Game Night & Parties – Bring family and friends together with this fast-paced word puzzle game. Play one-on-one or form teams for group play. Boardle spices up parties, classrooms, and family game nights by getting everyone thinking and laughing as they race to crack the code.
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Colors indicate the puzzle’s difficulty order: yellow is easiest, then green, blue and purple. This ordering is described in the 2024 paper; TechRadar’s September 2024 guide characterizes green as easy and yellow as somewhat harder, so color descriptions can vary by source. Its page also said the game was playable for free through NYT Games on desktop or mobile at the time of publication. That dated statement should not be taken as a guarantee of current access or pricing.
Quick Recap
Best Value
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Rank #4
- ENGAGING WORD CHALLENGE: WordSnap brings a brain-boosting twist to traditional word games, letting players build words vertically, horizontally and diagonally, for an immersive gameplay experience that tests vocabulary and strategy skills
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- INNOVATIVE SOFT-SNAP TILES: Features 100 durable, flexible pieces with large easy-to-read letters; tiles snap together keeping words securely in place letting you easily rotate the word grid, ensuring every player gets a clear view of the game
- BOARD-FREE, LIMITLESS PLAY: Create a dynamic crossword puzzle-like layout without the confines of a game board; as words are built, unique patterns emerge, offering players unlimited scoring opportunities; download a free timer app to add an extra layer of excitement to your word-building sessions
- COMPACT BOX: Packaged in a collectible tin, WordSnap is easy to store, take on road trips or vacations, or gift as a stocking stuffer
Rank #3
- SPIN TO SOLVE: Race friends through mini crossword puzzles. A quick spin of the board reveals fresh angles on every clue, turning a classic word game into a fast, social party board game for 2-6 players.
- ANY ANSWER FITS: Every category answer can land in any word slot, opening multiple winning paths on the same grid. Clever thinking beats rote vocabulary in this fresh take on the crossword puzzle game.
- 160 CARDS, 10 BOARDS: Four card categories across 160 cards and 10 puzzle boards keep rounds varied, so no two games play the same and your family game night stays fresh week after week.
- BEGINNER TO CHALLENGER: 3-word puzzles welcome new players, while 5 and 6-word boards push word game fans. A flexible family board game and word game for adults at the same table.
- GAME NIGHT GIFT PICK: Quick to learn with deep gameplay, supports pair play and 2-6 players. A thoughtful gift for puzzle lovers, word nerds, and party game fans.
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