Connections has a challenging collection of sixteen words for puzzle fans to sort into groups. The catch? The categories are a mystery, and you'll need to be prepared for an uphill battle with today's words. In order to win, you'll need to know all the words, have a good grasp of Connections' rules, and you'll need a little luck too. If you are in need of help, however, you can find all sorts of hints for today's puzzle below, from general tips to hints about the categories, even the full answer for today's puzzle if you would like it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #242 for February 8, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: HEART, BOW, CLOCK, BRIDGE, DECK, SPIT, ANCHOR, TARGET, DRAGON, ARROW, BELT, GIN, WAR, SLUG, ROSE, and QUIVER.
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What is the Definition of Quiver?
Quiver has two meanings in English: to tremble or shake slightly, and a little bag that is designed to hold arrows.
What is the Definition of Gin?
Gin is a hard liquor, but it is also a card game played with basic playing cards. Gin is also a type of matched hand in Gin Rummy. Gin can also refer to the separation of the useful parts of cotton or a machine that separates it, a cotton gin. Gin is also less commonly used to describe a snare or trap for small game.
What is the Definition of Clock?
Clock is a noun that means a device to measure time. It can also be a verb to describe hitting someone, as in "he clocked David in the mouth." There is another definition that means to time something, as in "he clocked a six-minute mile" or "to clock into work." There is a very rare definition as well; it's a noun that described decorations on the ankles of socks or stockings.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #242 for February 8, 2024
If you are stumped by today's puzzle but don't want the whole thing spoiled for you, check the sections below. Each holds a small hint or spoiler for only one category at a time.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 242
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Yellow Connections Category Answer for February 8, 2024
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 8, 2024
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Green Connections Category Answer for February 8, 2024
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 8, 2024
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Blue Connections Category Answer for February 8, 2024
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 8, 2024
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Purple Connections Category Answer for February 8, 2024
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 8, 2024
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #242
If you are almost out of guesses and still haven't gotten it, no worries. The expandable section below has the full answer for today's Connections puzzle.
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- Released
- June 12, 2023
- ESRB
- e
- Developer(s)
- The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
- The New York Times Company
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- Web Browser, Mobile
