New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #403 July…

Connections is back with another challenging collection of sixteen words to sort. You have only four mess ups before you lose this word-sorting game, and you need to put all the words into four mystery categories without any additional clues.

But today's puzzle is even more difficult than the rules of how to play Connections make it sound. This one has some difficult words, and some seem to fit into multiple categories. But this article is here to help you if you are stuck and running out of tries.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #403 for July 18, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Heart, Flash, Match, Square, Round, Plaza, Ritz, Fire, Sparkles, Dazzle, Court, Contest, Yard, Skull, Bout, and Pomp.

What is the Definition of Ritz?

Ritz is not just the name of a cracker or an expensive hotel. It is also an "ostentatious or pretentious display," according to Dictionary.com. It can also be used as slang that mean to snub someone or something.

What is the Definition of Bout?

A bout can mean several things. Usually it means a contest of might, like a wrestling bout. It can also mean a period of time, as in a bout of illness. The last definition is "a turn at work or any action," as in "a going and returning across a field, as in mowing or reaping," according to Dictionary.com.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you are stuck today, you can find a lot of helpful hints in the sections below. Each section contains spoilers, general hints, or category clues for this challenging puzzle game.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints:

1. None of these categories are about shapes.

2. None of these categories are focused on high-end hotels.

3. Skull and Sparkles go in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: An outdoor area not meant for anything specific.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Open Space.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Open Space.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Court, Plaza, Square, Yard.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: One fight in the ring.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Boxing Unit.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Boxing Unit.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bout, Contest, Match, Round.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this PC puzzle game: Glitter and glam!

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Glitziness.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Glitziness.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Dazzle, Flash, Pomp, Ritz.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this minimalist puzzle game: Other things you could put in this category: Moon, Smiley Face, Eggplant.

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

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

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Fire, Heart, Skull, Sparkles.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #403 for July 18, 2024

If you want to see the full answer for today's New York Times Games Connections, you can find it in the section below. Press the Read More button to see all four categories and what goes in each one.

Yellow - Open Space: Court, Plaza, Square, Yard
Green - Boxing Unit: Bout, Contest, Match, Round
Blue - Glitziness: Dazzle, Flash, Pomp, Ritz
Purple - Emoji: Fire, Heart, Skull, Sparkles