New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #318 April…

Connections is back with another word sorting puzzle for today. Just like all the other 317 puzzles before it, you'll need to be familiar with the rules of how to play Connections, you'll need to know all the words, have a grasp of the mystery categories, and you'll probably also need a whole lot of luck. However, if you are lost in this challenging game, you can find a variety of hints for it below. There are definitions for some of the words, general hints, category clues, spoilers for individual sections, and even the whole answer if you need it.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #318 for April 24, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Mini, Lime, Faith, Mole, Salsa, Poodle, Pico, Foot, Pencil, Micro, Onion, Wrap, Mega, Cilantro, Kilo, and Capitol.

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What is the Definition of Pico?

Pico is a prefix of a word that means a thrillionth of something, as in a pico second. It can also be used as a short form of the phrase Pico de Gallo, a Mexican blending of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cilantro.

What is the Definition of Kilo?

A kilo is a shorthand for either a kilogram or a kilometer.

What is the Definition of Capitol?

The Capitol is both used to describe the building in Washington DC used by Congress, and of Washington DC itself. There was also a building in Ancient Rome called the Capitol, built on the Capitoline. It was a temple to Jupiter. Capitol can also be a slang word for "excellent."

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #318 for April 24, 2024

Since this minimalist puzzle game doesn't have any in-game hints, you might be looking for a little or a bunch of help in this article. Below are a collection of different kinds of hints to help you win today.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 318

Here are some hints:

1. Micro and Mini don't go in the same category.

2. Cilantro and Pico don't go in the same category, but Cilantro and Lime do.

3. Mole and Foot go in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer for this difficult puzzle: Stuff you need for Tuesday night's dinner.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Taco Toppings.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Taco Toppings.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Cilantro, Lime, Onion, Salsa.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Other things that could go into this category: Deca, Centi, Milli.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Metric Prefixes.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Metric Prefixes.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Kilo, Mega, Micro, Pico.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this PC-friendly puzzle game: Other things that could go in this category: Bubble, Sarong, A-Line.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Kinds of Skirts.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Kinds of Skirts.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Mini, Pencil, Poodle, Wrap.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: All these words can be followed up by the same noun to make a common phrase or proper noun.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Words with "Hill."

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Words with "Hill."

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Capitol, Faith, Foot, Mole.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #318 for April 24, 2024

The four categories as well as the words that belong in each can be found in the expandable section below. Beware of spoilers for the New York Times Games Connections.

Yellow - Taco Toppings: Cilantro, Lime, Onion, Salsa
Green - Metric Prefixes: Kilo, Mega, Micro, Pico
Blue - Kinds of Skirts: Mini, Pencil, Poodle, Wrap
Purple - Words with "Hill": Capitol, Faith, Foot, Mole