Solving today’s puzzle turned out to be simpler than I had anticipated, especially since it often revolves around significant and prominent numbers. Today’s puzzle featured a notably large number, which usually adds pressure, but I found it manageable. Here are the insights and solutions I’ve gathered for your reference.
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Today’s Connections Category Hints
APRIL 07 #666
Diving into a puzzle can be daunting without sufficient context, making it significantly harder to find solutions. Fortunately, today’s categories were quite familiar to me, which I viewed as a stroke of luck. It sometimes feels like a cheat, but it’s a comfort to rely on knowledge that aids in instinctual problem-solving. However, I did face some challenges along the way. Here are my hints extracted from my experiences:
- Category 1: An element you can feel in your ears.
- Category 2: Four things that stretch across a great distance.
- Category 3: Four items needed for a specific home decoration style.
- Category 4: Four words that sequentially follow a body-related term.
These hints should prove useful, even though they may eventually lead to some typical spoilers!
| THROB |
| LANDFORMS |
| PICTURE HANGING NEEDS |
| FOOT___ |
Today’s Connections Answers
APRIL 07 #666
Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained
| THROB | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAT | POUND | PULSE | THUMP |
If you find your ears starting to PULSE, you are likely on the correct path. Personally, I noticed POUND and PULSE almost immediately, which allowed me to progress swiftly. It’s interesting how often I hear my own PULSE at night; while annoying, it certainly simplified guessing this category. My decade-long involvement in music provided a helpful edge, increasing my success here.
Green Answers: Revealed & Explained
| LANDFORMS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| CAPE | CRATER | GORGE | RIDGE |
Securing this answer came next, and I felt accomplished. My initial hesitation centered around the word HILLS—I thought we were discussing geographical features—but it seemed more mountain-oriented momentarily. After making that error, I swiftly corrected my approach. My familiarity with geology from my formative years was definitely advantageous here.
Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained
| PICTURE HANGING NEEDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMMER | HANGER | LEVEL | NAIL |
To hang pictures or posters, these are the essential items required. After moving numerous times throughout my life, I accumulated considerable experience in hanging photographs, which contributed to my understanding of this category. I viewed myself as lucky to connect easily with these terms, albeit my circumstances for arriving at that knowledge were somewhat less favorable.
Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained
| FOOT___ | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| BALL | HILLS | LOCKER | |
This category might have taken longer for me to solve, but my knowledge of the other categories made me less inclined to dwell on these options. It eventually clicked, and while I was fortunate with this puzzle, I acknowledge that not everyone might share my luck, as the challenge felt tailored to my interests. Future puzzles may offer a contrasting experience.
Other Games Like Connections
If you’re in search of an engaging game to play next, consider trying one of the following options:
| Game Name | How To Play | Is It Free To Play? |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle (NYT) | Solve a random five-letter word using color clues. A daily updated list of Wordle answers is available. | Yes |
| Primel | Guess a five-digit number within six attempts. | Yes |
| Crosswordle | Find two words intersecting like in a crossword puzzle. | Yes |
| The Password Game | Create a password in this dynamic and challenging game. | Yes |