Connections is a daily word puzzle game with a twist; you are given sixteen words to sort into four categories. The catch? The categories are a complete mystery. While the rules of Connections might seem straightforward and easy, actually winning this game every day is anything but simple. You'll need to know all the words, have working knowledge of things in the categories, and you might just need a little nudge in the right direction. No matter what kind of hints or spoilers you are looking for, you can find them below.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #224 for January 21, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: HEAD, WING, CANDLE, HOSE, CRAYON, CABIN, FLEECE, NOSE, ENGINE, BULB, SEAL, EAR, STALK, STIFF, HONEYCOMB, and ROB.

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What is the Definition of Hose?

Hose can mean a lot of things in English. Here are the definitions it can have:

  • Stockings or pantyhose.
  • A long tube for conveying water.
  • To soak something with water using a hose.
  • To steal from.

What is the Definition of Bulb?

There are several definitions for bulb, which are:

  • " A usually subterranean and often globular bud having fleshy leaves emergent at the top and a stem reduced to a flat disk, rooting from the underside, as in the onion and lily," according to Dictionary.com.
  • A rounded and enlarged portion of a cylindrical object, like the bulb of an onion or the bulb of an anatomical structure.
  • The part of a lamp that lights up; it's a replaceable glass object with a filament inside that illuminates when electricity goes through it.
  • There is a nautical definition for bulb that describes a "cylindrical or spherical prominence at the forefoot of certain vessels," per Dictionary.com.
  • A bulb is also a shutter setting with some high-end cameras that keeps the shutter open as long as the shutter release button is being pressed.

What is the Definition of Fleece?

Fleece is both a noun and a verb. The noun definition for it is a soft, warm fabric that is made from polyester. The verb definition means to steal,

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #224 for January 21, 2024

Looking for some help with today's New York Times Games Connections puzzle? Check out the sections below for a couple of hints or some major spoilers.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 224

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer for January 21, 2024

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 21, 2024

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Green Connections Category Answer for January 21, 2024

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 21, 2024

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer for January 21, 2024

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 21, 2024

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer for January 21, 2024

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 21, 2024

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #224

Just want to see the full answer? Check the section below for all four categories and all the words within each category. Beware of spoilers ahead.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Released
June 12, 2023
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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