New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #249…

There is a whole new Connections puzzle for word puzzle lovers to check out today, February 15, 2024, on the New York Times Games online site. This puzzle has sixteen words that need to be sorted into four categories. To win, you need to have some general knowledge of many subjects, know the definitions of all the words, and sometimes be able to think outside the box. Connection's rules might be simple, but knowing enough to get through every puzzle with a win isn't. So if you are looking for a hint, you aren't alone, and this article is here to help.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #249 for February 15, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: LIGHT, DESERT, BAKE, WATCH, OASIS, HOURGLASS, MONITOR, BLUR, BEACH, TIMER, PULP, TRACK, BROIL, SURVEY, PLAYGROUND, and SUEDE.

What is the Definition of Suede?

Suede is a noun that means a soft leather fabric with a napped finish on it. It can also be a verb that means to make a piece of leather soft with a napped finish. It is also a well-known Britpop band.

What is the Definition of Broil?

Broil is a button found commonly on ovens; it's a sort of grill function inside the oven. It can be both a noun to describe the broil itself or the act of cooking something with it. Broil is also a verb that can mean being in a situation where you might overheat or be very overly hot. Broil is also a noun meaning a loud fight or disturbance.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #249 for February 15, 2024

Need some hints for today's puzzle? Check the sections below for some helpful tips to get through this challenging puzzle game.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 249

Here are some hints for this relaxing word puzzle game:

1. None of the categories are about ways to tell time.

2. Desert and Oasis are not in the same category.

3. But one of the categories is about sand.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Audit, Oversee, Observe.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Follow Attentively.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Follow Attentively.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Monitor, Survey, Track, Watch.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Dunes and sandcastles all erode in time.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Where You Might Find Sand.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Where You Might Find Sand.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Beach, Desert, Hourglass, Playground.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this internet-browser puzzle game: Other items that fit into this category: Clock, Temperature, Self-Cleaning.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Oven Buttons.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Oven Buttons.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bake, Broil, Light, Timer.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Pop bands over the sea.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Britpop Bands.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Britpop Bands.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Blue, Oasis, Pulp, Suede.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #249

If you are still stuck and are just looking for the full answer to today's puzzle, check below. The expandable section there has the spoiler for puzzle number 249.

Yellow - Follow Attentively: Monitor, Survey, Track, Watch
Green - Where You Might Find Sand: Beach, Desert, Hourglass, Playground
Blue - Oven Buttons: Bake, Broil, Light, Timer
Purple - Britpop Bands: Blue, Oasis, Pulp, Suede