From geometry to Vegas and alphabet puns, today’s puzzle covers a full spectrum of categories—see all the hints and solutions.
How NYT Connections Works
Connections challenges you to find groups of four words that share a common theme. Today’s puzzle (#834) is a fun mix of logic, pop culture, and language trickery.
If you haven’t solved it yet and want to give it a shot, here are four subtle hints to nudge you in the right direction.
Hints for Today’s Connections (Ranked Easiest to Hardest)
- 🟨 Yellow Group – Hint: Think sophomore math class.
- 🟩 Green Group – Hint: Things typically seen in black and white.
- 🟦 Blue Group – Hint: Places where high rollers stay and play.
- 🟪 Purple Group – Hint: Pronounced like plural letters—think alphabet out loud.
Answers for Today’s Connections Puzzle
If you’re ready to check your work—or just skip ahead—here are the confirmed answers:
🟨 Yellow: Basic Geometric Calculations
Group: Area, Length, Perimeter, Volume
These are all foundational math concepts taught in early geometry.
🟩 Green: Black-and-White Things
Group: Crossword, Domino, Orca, Oreo
Each of these things is visually iconic in black and white.
🟦 Blue: Las Vegas Casino Hotels
Group: Aria, Encore, Excalibur, Luxor
These are well-known Vegas resorts, many located on or near the Strip.
🟪 Purple: Words That Sound Like Plural Letters
Group: Ars (Rs), Ayes (As), Ease (Es), Owes (Os)
A clever phonetic category, each word mimics the sound of plural alphabet letters.
NYT Connections Tips
Want to improve your game?
- Start with the obvious group – usually the yellow one.
- Watch for trick words – homophones or puns often appear in purple.
- Group test – Try dragging one potential group together just to test your guess.
- Time yourself – Practice improves pattern recognition and recall.
