Connections is a short daily puzzle game where you have to sort a selection of words into four mystery categories. While the rules of how to play Connections are pretty simple, today's puzzle is not easy at all. If you are stuck on this challenging puzzle, and you're running out of guesses, you might be in search of some help with it.

Whether you are looking for general hints, word definitions, category clues, or even spoilers, you can find all that and more in the article below. Each section is covered up as well, so you don't accidentally spoil too much for yourself just by scrolling.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #344 for May 20, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Carpenter, Puppet, Magic, Underwear, Tool, Woo, Cape, Bay, Charm, Pawn, Mask, Instrument, Tights, Spell, Scott, and Hex.

What is the Definition of Woo?

The word woo means to try to gain someone's approval or to attempt to get someone to want to marry you. Woo is also the name of a movie, a skincare line, the last name of a film director, and several other companies, people, and media.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #344 for May 20, 2024

If you are looking for a little bit of help that won't spoil the entirety of this challenging puzzle game, you can find a bunch of those below. Just press on the Read More button under the headers to see the full hint.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 344

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 #344 for May 20, 2024

Still in need of some more help with today's New York Times Games Connections? You can find the full answer to today's puzzle in the section below.

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