For the fans of word games, here’s a little help with February 12‘s Connections, the popular daily puzzle from The New York Times. Every day at midnight, a new puzzle drops, challenging players to find links between 16 seemingly random words. Here’s everything you need to know to crack today’s puzzle.
Connections hint for February 12
Today’s Connections puzzle presents a grid of 16 words: SHAKESPEARE, RATTLESNAKE, ANDROID, ROLLERBLADE, SONG, TITLE, SKATEBOARD, SKETCH, DONUT, DANCE, DEED, SAXOPHONE, CERTIFICATE, MONOLOGUE, PACIFIER, RECEIPT. The goal is to group these words into four categories of four, each linked by a common theme.
The groups are color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green and blue (medium), and purple (hardest). The purple group often involves wordplay, so keep the thinking cap on!
For those who are stuck at Connections on February 12, here are some hints to help out:
- Yellow group: Think about documents that prove ownership.
- Green group: These elements might be seen in a variety show or performance.
- Blue group: These items are iconic props associated with characters from The Simpsons.
- Purple group: This category is inspired by the phrase “Shake, Rattle, and Roll.”
When tackling NYT Connections, players can start by shuffling the words to see if a new arrangement helps them spot links between them. Be cautious of words that might seem to fit into multiple categories—there’s only one correct grouping. So, players are encouraged to take their time to think through each possibility.
What are the Connections answers for today, February 12?
Here are all the Connections answers from The New York Times puzzle group:
- Yellow group: CERTIFICATE, DEED, RECEIPT, TITLE (documents of ownership).
- Green group: DANCE, MONOLOGUE, SKETCH, SONG (bits in a variety show).
- Blue group: DONUT, PACIFIER, SAXOPHONE, SKATEBOARD (props for characters on The Simpsons).
- Purple group: SHAKESPEARE, RATTLESNAKE, ANDROID, ROLLERBLADE (starting with “Shake, Rattle, and Roll”).
Whether playing for fun or sharpening the mind, Connections offers a fresh daily challenge.
