New hints for today’s NYT Connections

Today's Connections

The New York Times’s daily word puzzle game “Connections” has a new challenge for players on October 1, 2024. Solution #478 is particularly tricky, but we have hints and answers to help you maintain your streak or give you a nudge in the right direction. The hints are structured from the easiest category to the hardest, following the sequence of yellow, green, blue, and purple.

The yellow category relates to feelings of anxiety, panic, or worry. Focus on terms that signify being flustered or in a state of panic. The green category is about words that mean the same thing, often relating to a person or item’s quality.

Think of synonyms for condition or form. For the blue category, words that describe fast-moving water are key.

New NYT Connections hints and answers

The purple category pertains to a kitchen appliance, specifically different cycles of a dishwasher. After much effort, we have figured out today’s puzzle. The answers are:

Yellow Category: Flustered State – Lather, Stew, Sweat, Tizzy.

Green Category: Conditions – Form, Health, Shape, Condition. Blue Category: Fast-Moving Water – Cascade, Current, Rapid, Wave. Purple Category: Dishwasher Cycles – Normal, Quick, Rinse, Sanitize.

These hints and answers should help you navigate today’s tough puzzle, whether you’re just starting or trying to keep a perfect record. Happy solving!

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