Connections is here for the day. If you are looking for a fun challenge, this puzzle is great one for you. If you already know how to play Connections, and you are still stuck, you can find some help in the article below. There are sections with definitions for the harder words, general clues to the puzzle, category help, spoilers for individual categories, and even the full answer for today's puzzle. Check out the article below for whatever help you might need to win.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #296 for April 2, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Moccasin, Prince, Poke, Ball, Slipper, Elbow, Boa, Bowtie, Stick, Tube, Wheel, Prod, Mamba, Jab, Pumpkin, and Adder.

What is the Definition of Adder?

Adders are a common European viper snake, and any snake that looks similar to them.

What is the Definition of Moccasin?

Moccasins are a type of shoe made of leather, originally created by Native Americans. There is a modern version of this type of shoe that is used as a slipper that has a plastic sole. Another definition of Moccasin is a North American snake genus Agkistrodon that includes the cottonmouth.

What is the Definition of Mamba?

While some people might only know of Mamba as a candy, it is also a class of African snake that is extremely poisonous.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #296 for April 2, 2024

This minimalist puzzle game can be a huge challenge for anyone if they aren't familiar with the categories. Each section below has a bit of help for anyone who is lost.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 296

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer for April 2, 2024

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for April 2, 2024

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Green Connections Category Answer for April 2, 2024

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for April 2, 2024

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer for April 2, 2024

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for April 2, 2024

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer for April 2, 2024

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for April 2, 2024

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #296

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June 12, 2023
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