Today’s NYT Connections puzzle #965 has an artistic theme that’s perfect for creative minds. If you’re stuck, we’ve got the hints and answers you need!
Quick Answer
The four categories for Connections #965 are:
- Yellow (Easiest): Kinds of parties – BALL, MIXER, RECEPTION, SHOWER
- Green: Ways to apply paint – BRUSH, PALETTE KNIFE, ROLLER, SPRAY CAN
- Blue: Y-shaped things – SLINGSHOT, STETHOSCOPE, TUNING FORK, WISHBONE
- Purple (Hardest): What “Shift” might refer to – COMPUTER KEY, DRESS, FLUCTUATION, WORK PERIOD
Hints Without Spoilers
Need just a gentle push? Here are category hints:
- Yellow: Gatherings and celebrations
- Green: Art tools for painting
- Blue: Objects that share the same shape
- Purple: Different meanings of one word
How to Play Connections
Connections is a daily word puzzle from the New York Times. Your goal is to group 16 words into four categories of four words each. The categories are color-coded by difficulty:
- Yellow = Easiest
- Green = Medium
- Blue = Harder
- Purple = Hardest
You get four mistakes before the game ends, so think carefully before submitting!