Connections is back with another mind-numbing puzzle to get your brain working. Today's sixteen words are especially challenging, given that many of the words seem to fit into several categories. If you are stuck on today's puzzle, and you need some help, you aren't alone. Whether you are looking for help with some general hints to help with this difficult puzzle — or just want to see the full spoiler for today's answer — you can find all that and more in the article below.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #334 for May 10, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Globe, Mercury, Top, Record, Lead, Ferry, Harness, Brass, Carousel, Cheek, Plant, Halter, Nerve, Nicks, Collar, and Gall.

What is the Definition of Ferry?

Ferry is one of the many of English words that just has a whole lot of definitions. Here they all are:

  • A commercial transportation service that moves people and cars over water.
  • A similar service for flying planes over a set route.
  • To carry someone or something from one place to another, as in on a boat, plane, or automobile.
  • To ride in a ferry.
  • There are also some famous people with the name Ferry, such as the lead single of Roxy Music Bryan Ferry and American basketball star Bob Ferry.

What is the Definition of Harness?

A harness is a combination of straps used to hold someone or something in place, such as a harness for a horse, a harness for a toddler, or a harness for a farm animal. Harness can also refer to the equipment used to hold up a large bell. Harness can also be a verb that means to put a harness on something or to use the powers of something for yourself, such as to harness the power of the sun with solar panels.

A carousel is a revolving moving objects, such as the baggage carousel at an airport, or a round carnival ride, usually with horses to ride. There is also a famous musical called Carousel. It can also be about anything that spins in a circle that you can ride, like that Tears of the Kingdom danger carousel that a fan built.

What is the Definition of Gall?

To have gall means to be impudent, or to vex someone else. It can also mean something that is very bitter. There is also a verb to gall that means "to make sore by rubbing; chafe severely" according to Dictionary.com.

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Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #334 for May 10, 2024

If you already know how to play Connections, and you are looking for some hints that won't give the whole answer away, check out the sections below. Each has a hint, a spoiler, or other helpful tools to help you win today.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 334

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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #334 for May 10, 2024

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