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Stuck on today's NYT Connections puzzle? You're not alone. Puzzle #1122 serves up another clever mix of general knowledge, sports terminology, familiar phrases and classic NYT wordplay that can easily lead players down the wrong path.
While some groups become obvious once you spot the connection, others require thinking beyond the literal meaning of the words. If you'd rather preserve your solving streak than burn through all four mistakes, start with our spoiler-free hints below. If you're still stumped, scroll further down for the complete category names and today's answers.
NYT Connections hints for today
Need a gentle push? These clues should help without revealing the actual groups.
- Yellow: Think of the famous rooms where a classic murder mystery unfolds.
- Green: Terms commonly associated with standout college athletes.
- Blue: Each word can be followed by the same five-letter word to form a familiar phrase.
- Purple: Split each answer at the right spot and you'll uncover the name of a beloved Sesame Street character.
NYT Connections answers for today
Yellow – Rooms in ClueConservatoryHallKitchenStudyGreen – Student-athlete designationsAll-AmericanJockLettermanTeam CaptainBlue – ___ twistFrenchLemonOliverPlotPurple – Ending in Sesame Street character namesBernieColbertDiscountSan Anselmo
Why today's puzzle was challenging
The yellow category was the easiest for anyone familiar with the classic board game Clue. The green group tested players' knowledge of college sports, while the blue category relied on recognising everyday phrases that end with the word "twist."
As usual, the purple category was the biggest stumbling block. Instead of looking for obvious meanings, players had to split each word or phrase to reveal the hidden name of a Sesame Street character, making it one of the trickiest Connections groups in recent puzzles.
How to play NYT Connections
NYT Connections challenges players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared connection. Every puzzle contains one yellow, one green, one blue and one purple category, arranged from easiest to hardest. Players are allowed up to four incorrect guesses before the game ends, so identifying subtle patterns and avoiding misleading associations is key to maintaining a winning streak.A new NYT Connections puzzle is released every day at midnight local time, giving players a fresh opportunity to test their vocabulary, pattern recognition and lateral thinking skills.
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