Connections is a word-sorting puzzle game that doesn't give you much of a clue to the answer to start. It's pretty easy to get stuck trying to solve this one with fewer than four mistakes and getting all the words into the correct groupings.

If you are already familiar with the rules of Connections, and you are stuck on today's puzzle, you can find all the help you need below. Each section contains a different kind of hint, spoiler, or answer to help you on your way to a win.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #462 for September 15, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Clown, Dwell, Turkey, Sea, Wonder, Sap, Dwindle, Stay, Decline, Dweeb, Ebb, Live, Sin, Inhabit, Dwarf, and Drop.

What is the Definition of Dweeb?

Dweeb is a derogatory slang word that usually means someone is nerdy or wimpy.

What is the Definition of Dwindle?

According to Dictionary.com, Dwindle means "to fall away, as in quality; degenerate."

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

In the article below, you can find all sorts of hints and spoilers for this innovative puzzle game. If you are stuck, look for the hint you want to see below and open up the expandable section with the Read More button.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Green Connections Category Answer

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #462 for September 15, 2024

If you want to see the whole spoiler for today's New York Times Games Connections, you can see it in the section below. Open it up to peek at all four categories and the words that go in each.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website, available on almost any device with a browser.

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Released
June 12, 2023
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser, Mobile