Hints and Answers for New York Times Connections #454…

Connections is a short, daily word puzzle game from the New York Times Games. Every day, you get a 6x8 grid of seemingly random letters. Hidden inside it will be a handful of themed words, all of which are a mystery to you from the beginning.

If you already know how to play Connections but are struggling with today's puzzle, this guide is here to help. In it, you can find all sorts of hints, spoilers, and even the full answer if you are still unable to uncover the solution.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #454 for September 7, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Tank, Glove, Scale, Tee, Coach, Rocks, Polo, Crop, Filter, Ball, Rotate, Mustang, Godiva, Flip, Pump, and Driver.

What is the Definition of Godiva?

Godiva is the story of a woman named Lady Godiva, who was the wife of Leofric; she lived in the early 1000s. There is a legend surrounding her that, in protest of a tax her husband levied on the town, she rode a horse naked down the main road. Godiva Chocolatier is a chocolate maker whose logo depicts Lady Godiva on horseback.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

The sections below contain a bunch of clues for this free browser-based puzzle game. Each is covered up to keep you from spoiling too much for yourself; you can uncover each clue by pressing the "Read More" button below each section.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this difficult puzzle game:

1. None of the categories are types of shirts.

2. Coach and Polo go in the same group.

3. Rocks and Tank go in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Photoshop buttons, perhaps.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Ways to Transform an Image.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Ways to Transform an Image.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Crop, Flip, Rotate, Scale.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Items used in a certain sport.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Things Used in Golf.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Things Used in Golf.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Ball, Driver, Glove, Tee.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Things needed for a new pet fish.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Aquarium Purchases.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Aquarium Purchases.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Filter, Pump, Rocks, Tank.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this puzzle game that can make you smarter: All these companies' logos have something in common.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Logos with Horses.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Logos with Horses.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Coach, Godiva, Mustang, Polo.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #454 for September 7, 2024

Searching for the full spoiler for this mobile-friendly puzzle game? In the expandable section below, you can find a screenshot of a completed puzzle as well as all the categories and the words that belong in each.

Yellow - Ways to Transform an Image: Crop, Flip, Rotate, Scale
Green - Things Used in Golf: Ball, Driver, Glove, Tee
Blue - Aquarium Purchases: Filter, Pump, Rocks, Tank
Purple - Logos with Horses: Coach, Godiva, Mustang, Polo