New York Times Connections: Hints and Answers for #216…

Connections is a short, daily word game. It presents you with sixteen words and challenges you to sort all of them into four categories. The catch? You don't know any of these categories going in. In order to win this surprisingly challenging word puzzle, you might need a hand. Especially today; the words in this one can are extremely difficult for anyone who is not a sports fan. For help with the groupings or even spoilers, this article has you covered.

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How to Play New York Times Connections

There is a new daily word game going viral called Connections from the New York Times Games, and some will need to learn how to play.

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By Mina Smith

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #216 for January 13, 2024

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The Connections puzzle game for today contains the words: PUNT, BADGE, TACKLE, RUN, DIRECT, PASS, END, TABLE, TICKET, STALL, CHAIR, CENTER, LEAD, SAFETY, INVITE, and HOLD.

What is the Definition of Punt?

Punt has a number of meanings, including an American football term meaning to kick the ball. But it can also mean "to delay." There is also a small, shallow boat called a punt, and you can use it to describe the boat itself or use it to describe the act of using a punt to sail.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in this innovative puzzle game: Something you might have to scan to get in.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Credentials for Entry.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Credentials for Entry.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: BADGE, INVITE, PASS, TICKET.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Manage, Oversee, Govern, Boss.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Preside Over.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Preside Over.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CHAIR, DIRECT, LEAD, RUN.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this iPhone-friendly mobile game: Sports positions. Things to do in one of the most popular sports in America.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is American Football Positions.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is American Football Positions.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CENTER, END, SAFETY, TACKLE.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this puzzle game that can make you smarter: Wait, Hinder, Filibuster, Hold off, Put on Pause.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Postpone.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Postpone.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: HOLD, PUNT, STALL, TABLE.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #216

The full spoiler for today's New York Times Games Connections is in the section below. If you are looking to avoid spoilers, don't click on the Read More button below.

Yellow - Credentials for Entry: BADGE, INVITE, PASS, TICKET
Green - Preside Over: CHAIR, DIRECT, LEAD, RUN
Blue - American Football Positions: CENTER, END, SAFETY, TACKLE
Purple - Postpone: HOLD, PUNT, STALL, TABLE