New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #213…

Connections is back today with another sixteen words to get your brain working. This challenging puzzle has a whole lot of words that seem to overlap in multiple categories, so be careful to check the words meticulously before clicking on any of them. You will only get four chances to solve this immensely difficult puzzle, so you might get a little stuck and need a few hints for this free Wordle-like game.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #213 for January 10, 2024

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The challenging puzzle game called Connections has a doozy of a puzzle for today, which contains the words: POKER, DICE, CHARM, MELT, CHIPS, SPELL, SLICE, LOG, GRATE, CARDS, CURSE, SHRED, CRUMBLE, HEX, SLOTS, and FLUE.

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What is the Definition of Flue?

A flue is the part of a indoor fireplace that allows the smoke to go up the chimney. It can be opened when a fire is lit, and closed to keep cold or hot air from the outside out.

What is the Definition of Grate?

A grate is a set of metal bars, usually set just outside a fireplace to keep children and pets from getting to close to a fire. It is also a verb that means to slice food items into slivers with a grater.

What is the Definition of Hex?

A hex is another word for a magic spell or a curse.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Now say the magic words!

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Bit of Magic.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Bit of Magic.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CHARM, CURSE, HEX, SPELL.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this game for puzzle lovers: A safe way to light a fire in your home.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Found Around a Fireplace.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Found Around a Fireplace.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: FLUE, GRATE, LOG, POKER.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this puzzle game: "Ante up!" Items, not games. Things to bet on or with.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Things Seen at a Casino.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Things Seen at a Casino.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SLOTS.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Different forms of the same, dairy-based food.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Ways to Prepare Cheese.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Ways to Prepare Cheese.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CRUMBLE, MELT, SHRED, SLICE.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #213

Just in need of the answer to today's puzzle? Inside the expandable section below is the full spoiler for the New York Times Games Connections for today.