New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #312 April…

Connections is one of those challenging word puzzles that might seem easy at first. If you just take a look at the rules of how to play Connections, it's very simple to learn. However, the sixteen words the New York Times Games title comes up with to sort into mystery categories are rarely simple. Today's words are challenging in that they all have several definitions, and many seem like they can be in more than one category. If you are stuck on this puzzle and running out of tries, you might be looking for something to help you get through it with a win.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #312 for April 18, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Mean, Girls, In, Oz, Curb, Plan, Parachute, Gutter, Gal, Rule, Grate, Fleece, Aim, Cal, Intend, and Manhole.

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What is the Definition of Oz?

Oz can mean several things in English. The first meaning most people likely think of is the Wizard of Oz, but there are others. Oz is the shorthand for ounces, and it is also a shorthand for Australia that locals sometimes use for their home country.

What is the Definition of Cal?

Cal is not a word on its own, but it is a shorthand for a number of things:

California
Calorie
Kilocalorie
Calvin (male name)
Caliber
Calendar

What is the Definition of Manhole?

A manhole is "a hole, usually with a cover, through which a person may enter a sewer, drain, steam boiler, etc., especially one located in a city street," according to Dictionary.com.

What is the Definition of Parachute?

A parachute is an umbrella-like device made a fabric that helps someone to slow a fall, as when jumping out of a plane, or to stay aloft, as when parasailing. Parachutes can also be metaphorical, such as having rich parents to back you up if you fail in a business venture, or benefits you retain even if you lose your job. It is also an item used in horology; it's a device for the balance staff of a watch.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #312 for April 18, 2024

If you want some help that won't spoil the whole puzzle, check out the range of helpful hints below. There are general clues, category help, and even a few spoilers if you want them.

General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 312

Here are some hints for this mobile-friendly puzzle game:

1. Grate and Curb are in the same category.

2. Girls and Parachute belong in the same category.

3. Gal and Cal belong in the same category, but it has nothing to do with the fact that they rhyme.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Things you might see while out walking.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Sidewalk Sights.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Sidewalk Sights.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Curb, Grate, Gutter, Manhole.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Personal goals.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Have in Mind.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Aim, Intend, Mean, Plan.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: All these are abbreviations.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Unit Abbreviations.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Unit Abbreviations.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Cal, Gal, In, Oz.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this free game similar to Wordle: All these words can follow the same word to make four common phrases, one of which is a famous TV show.