New York Times Connections Clues and Solution for #316…

Connections has another difficult word-sort for word puzzle fans today. This challenging puzzle is proof that while the rules of Connections are pretty simple, the puzzles themselves can be anything but. If you find yourself stuck on this puzzle and are running out of tries, you may be looking for some help. Whether you are looking for word definitions, general hints, category clues, or even spoilers for the categories and the whole puzzle, you can find all of that and more in the article below.

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By Christine Mendoza

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #316 for April 22, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Shadow, Bud, Kitty, Fuzz, Dark, Whiskers, Pot, Cold, Pool, Dank, Mate, Fund, Chum, Scruff, Musty, and Pal.

What is the Definition of Dank?

Dank has several meanings in English. These are:

Humid, cold, and damp in an unpleasant way.
Soggy or clammy.
An internet meme that is passé or clichéd.
A high-quality type of marijuana.

What is the Definition of Chum?

A chum is a word for a friend, as in "this is my chum, Robert." It was once also used to describe someone who is your roommate or dorm-mate in college. Chum is also used to describe a mash of fish blood, meat, and bones used as bait for predatory fish like tuna.

What is the Definition of Musty?

To be musty means to smell of dust or mold. It can also be a more metaphorical way of saying something is old or outdated.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #316 for April 22, 2024

In the sections below, you can find an array of different clues to help you with this mobile word puzzle game. If you are stuck and looking for help, this is the right section for you.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 316

Here are some hints:

1. None of the categories are about marijuana.

2. None of the words in this puzzle have anything to do with cats of any kind.

3. Pot and Pool go in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in this internet browser game: Buddy, Bro.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Slang for Friend.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Slang for Friend.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bud, Chum, Mate, Pal.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: "I don't want to go down there, it's too ____!"

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Adjectives for a Basement.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Adjectives for a Basement.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Cold, Dank, Dark. Musty.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this free browser game similar to Wordle: It might be time to shave.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Stubble.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Stubble.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Fuzz, Scruff, Shadow, Whiskers.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Everyone puts a little money in.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Collection of Money.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Collection of Money.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Fund, Kitty, Pool, Pot.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #316 for April 22, 2024

If you are looking for the full spoiler for this relaxing puzzle game, you've found it. Inside the expandable section below are all the categories and the words that go in each.

Yellow - Slang for Friend: Bud, Chum, Mate, Pal
Green - Adjectives for a Basement: Cold, Dank, Dark. Musty
Blue - Stubble: Fuzz, Scruff, Shadow, Whiskers
Purple - Collection of Money: Fund, Kitty, Pool, Pot