New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #392 July…

Connections is a daily puzzle game where you need to sort sixteen words into mystery categories. While the rules of how to play Connections might make it sound easy, it is anything but. And today's puzzle is even more challenging than you might think it will be at first glance.

In order to win this one, you'll need to know all the categories without first knowing what they are, you'll need to know all the words' definitions, and you'll need to be able to think outside of the box on this one. If you are stuck, though, you can find some helpful tips in the article below.

chaos on deponia and obduction side by side.

8 Best Puzzle Games With Story-Driven Campaigns

Not all puzzle games are pointlessly nerve-racking; some come with compelling storytelling that turns puzzle-solving into an intriguing adventure.

Posts

By Mohsen Baqery

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #392 for July 7, 2024

NYT-New-York-Times-Games-Connections-July-07-2024

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Copper, Honey, Cover, Melt, Sub, Shrink, Hero, Condense, Freeze, Hack, Backup, Someday, Alternate, Fantasy, Vaporize, and Suit.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Here are a handful of hints for this browser-based puzzle game. Each section below has a different kind of hint, from general clues to spoilers.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this mobile-friendly puzzle:

1. None of these categories are colors.

2. None of these categories are about things that are hopeful.

3. Copper and Shrink belong in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: From solid to liquid, from liquid to gas.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Change States of Matter.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Change States of Matter.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Condense, Freeze, Melt, Vaporize.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: A stand-in.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Replacement.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Replacement.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Alternate, Backup, Cover, Sub.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: What you might informally call a professional.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Slangy Names for Professions.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Slangy Names for Professions.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Copper, Hack, Shrink, Suit.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer for this puzzle game: Famous songs by the same artist.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Mariah Carey Number One Hits.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Mariah Carey Number One Hits.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Fantasy, Hero, Honey, Someday.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #392 for July 7, 2024

The complete answer to the New York Times Games Connections is located in the section below. Press the Read More button to see all four categories and the words that go into it.