October 28’s puzzle can be difficult, but with our New York Times Connections hints today, you’ll be able to solve it in no time at all. In this guide, we’ll give you some hints, some even more hints, and the straight up answers to the daily puzzle.
The New York Times has previously made puzzle games such as Wordle and, although it looks simpler in comparison, Connections can get quite confusing, especially with its peculiar use of unconventional word meanings.
Understanding Connections is simple: you are given 16 words and 4 chances to mess up. Your objective is to ‘connect‘ these 16 words by grouping them into groups of 4 based on similar word meanings and/or themes. What’s great about it is that it you can really just pick up and play right off the bat.
October 28’s word choices are interesting, to say the least. If you’re having trouble figuring out today’s puzzle, gradually scroll on down, and you’ll get basic tips, some more direct hints, and the solution to your conundrum.
NYT Connections Words for October 28
Let’s get started. Here are the 16 words we’ll be working with today:
| PANDORA | SUGGEST | ABRACADABRA | SHAZAM |
| PLEASE | HOLD | THANK YOU | LOVE |
| PRESTO | AUDIBLE | SIGNIFY | HAVE |
| CHERISH | SPELL | TIDAL | MEAN |
New York Times Connections Hints Today
In Connections, each group of words is color coded, these being yellow, green, blue, and purple. Here are some hints for today:
- Yellow: You can download these on your phone.
- Green: These words all mean to help point towards something.
- Blue: Words heavily used at a certain ‘tie-binding‘ event.
- Purple: “What’s the magic…?”
Some More Hints for the Connections Puzzle Today
If you’re still having trouble figuring out the answers, here are some more hints that can help you get closer to the solution for today:
- Additional Hint 1: Your phone puts heavy emphasis on the use of its audio system. Now, you do the same!
- Additional Hint 2: These four words help in portraying what you’re feeling or a specific point.
- Additional Hint 3: “Time for your vows!” Use these words in said vows.
- Additional Hint 4: Two of these words share the magical aspect but two are more related to words a parent tries drilling home for their children (try looking at the hint again with this in mind).
If you still haven’t got it, let’s try making it a slight bit easier.
The Groups for Today’s NY Times Connections
NY Times Connections can get confusing. If you still haven’t figured it out, perhaps knowing the group names will help. Here they are:
- Audio Apps
- Indicate
- Church Of England Wedding Vow Verbs
- Magic Words
The New York Times Connections Answers for October 28
If you still couldn’t figure it out, no worries. Here is the solution for today’s Connections puzzle.
- Audio Apps: Audible, Pandora, Shazam, Tidal
- Indicate: Mean, Signify, Spell, Suggest
- Church Of England Wedding Vow Verbs: Cherish, Have, Hold, Love
- Magic Words: Abracadabra, Please, Presto, Thank You
The Indicate one was probably the simplest of the bunch. There wasn’t too much confusing about it. Magic Words certainly be a bit confusing, especially considering how many words don’t seem like they relate to Abracadabra at all.
The same can be said for the Wedding Vow Verbs category. If you quickly picked up on the fact that these words are related to Vows, you would have had an easier time working through the rest.
By far, one of the most confusing parts of today’s New York Times Connections game was, surprisingly, figuring out the Audio Apps. Apps probably wasn’t the first thing you thought of when you looked at some of these words. Shazam made it slightly easier.
You may have thought that Spell could go with Abracadabra considering the magical element. Thank You seemed out of place right from the get-go.
Regardless, that’s what makes Connections fun. Its weird combinations of words make for a really engaging time especially when played with friends or family all trying to figure it out at the same time.
Today’s puzzle was a tricky one. Pat yourself on the back if you got it. Remember, there’s always tomorrow’s game to look out for, and if you haven’t already, be sure to check out October 27’s puzzle if you want to play through the archives.
Did you get the Connections answers today? Which group and words were the most confusing for you? Let us know in the comments below!
