Connections is a daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games that provides you with sixteen words to sort into categories. The most challenging part is that you don't know what the categories are before you start, and you get no hints either except the words themselves.

But today's puzzle is even harder than the rules of Connections might make it sound; it has a lot of difficult words. If you need help, this article is here for you. Inside, you can find some general hints, a couple of spoilers, and even the whole answer if you need it.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #402 for July 17, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Pack, Cart, Check, Hamper, Bank, Washing, School, Laundromat, Bide, Price, Curb, Nix, Post Office, Inhibit, Supermarket, and Swam.

What is the Definition of Laundromat?

The definition of a laundromat is "a self-service laundry having coin-operated washers, driers, etc.; launderette," according to Dictionary.com.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you need some hints for this puzzle game, you can find all sorts of hints in the sections below. This includes general hints, clues, and spoilers.

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 #402 for July 17, 2024

If you are searching for the answer for the New York Times Games Connections today, you can find it below. Press the Read More button to see it in full.

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June 12, 2023
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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