New York Times Connections: Hints and Answers for #222…

Connections is a daily word puzzle game. This game was created by the New York Times Games who purchased Wordle back in 2022. In order to play every day, you will need a good understanding of each of the words in the puzzle and be able to sort each of those words into a hidden category. This can be pretty challenging, so if you are looking for help with word definitions, clues to the categories, or even spoilers for the whole puzzle, this article has you covered.

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By Mina Smith

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #222 for January 19, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: NUTS, PEPPERS, DESERT, RATS, FUZZY, CHERRY, MAROON, SEASHELLS, FUDGE, STRAND, SHOOT, SPRINKLE, DARN, CITCH, WOODCHUCK, and CURSES.

What is the Definition of Darn?

There is one official definition for the word darn, and one slang way to use it. Darn is a verb that means to use a special way of knitting to fix a small hole in a sock. Darn can also be used as slang word that is a gentler form of the word "damned," as in "Will you move this darn car out of the way!" Or "He's darn good at the violin."

What is the Definition of Maroon?

Maroon has several meanings, including:

A British term for a small firecracker or firework.
A reddish-brown color.
To desert by leaving on an island, sailing away and leaving the person stranded as a punishment for a crime.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #222 for January 19, 2024

If you are looking for a little bit more help with today's New York Times Games Connections puzzle, you can find hints below, each separated into sections for the different colors of difficulty.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 222

Looking for general hints for the puzzle? Here are a couple of clues that might get you a little closer to the answer.

1. One of the categories is all about a dessert.

2. You might be tempted to leave this puzzle behind.

3. If you lose, you might find yourself using some of these words.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in this puzzle game for puzzle lovers: Ice cream pairings.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Sundae Toppings.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Sundae Toppings.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CHERRY, FUDGE, NUTS, SPRINKLES.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this puzzle game: To exile, in a way. Leave alone.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Leave High and Dry.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Leave High and Dry.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: DESERT, DITCH, MAROON, STRAND.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this minimalist puzzle game: Things to say other than cursing.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is "Phooey!"

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is "Phooey!"

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CURSES, DARN, RATS, SHOOT.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this PC puzzle game: Sally sells pickled peppers by...

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Words in Tongue Twisters.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Words in Tongue Twisters.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: FUZZY, PEPPER, SEASHELLS, WOODCHUCK.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #222

For anyone who is only interested in the full spoiler for today's puzzle, check in the section below. There you can find all sixteen words sorted and their categories.

Yellow - Sundae Toppings: CHERRY, FUDGE, NUTS, SPRINKLES
Green - Leave High and Dry: DESERT, DITCH, MAROON, STRAND
Blue - "Phooey!": CURSES, DARN, RATS, SHOOT
Purple - Words in Tongue Twisters: FUZZY, PEPPER, SEASHELLS, WOODCHUCK