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Connections Game #400: Hints and Answers

Today marks the 400th game of Connections, a popular word game similar to Wordle. Will it continue to be as popular as it reaches 1,000 games? It’s hard to say, but given its current popularity, it seems likely. Today’s game is a challenging one, in line with the previous 399 games.

After finishing today’s game, you can continue to play other word games like Wordle, Strands, and Quordle. If you need help, there are daily hints and answers available for these games as well.

SPOILER WARNING: Below are the answers for today’s Connections game, so proceed with caution if you want to figure them out on your own.

Today’s words are:
– BELIEVE
– HANDLE
– MOUNT
– SHOW
– BASE
– BLUFF
– ASSERT
– STAND
– FRONT
– FIFTH
– BRACKET
– TRUST
– PINT
– BUY
– SHAM
– LITER

Here are some group hints for today’s Connections:
– Yellow: Trust it
– Green: On the face of it
– Blue: Screen security
– Purple: Measure up

If you want to know the theme answers for today’s puzzles, read on. Otherwise, stop here to avoid spoilers.

The answers for today’s groups are:
– YELLOW: REGARD AS TRUE (ACCEPT, BELIEVE, BUY, TRUST)
– GREEN: FACADE (BLUFF, FRONT, SHAM, SHOW)
– BLUE: WAYS TO SECURE A TV (BASE, BRACKET, MOUNT, STAND)
– PURPLE: LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES (FIFTH, HANDLE, LITER, PINT)

My rating for today’s game is moderate, with only 2 mistakes. The purple group was the most challenging for me, specifically the term “HANDLE of liquor” which I was unfamiliar with.

After struggling with the purple group, the other groups were more straightforward. Yellow and green were easier to decipher, while blue required a bit more thought. Overall, the game was enjoyable and engaging.

How did you fare in today’s game? Share your results with me via email.

For those interested, here are the answers for yesterday’s Connections game (#399):
– YELLOW: SLENDER PROJECTIONS (POINT, PRONG, TINE, TIP)
– GREEN: CONDITIONS FOR COLLECTIBLES (FAIR, FINE, GOOD, MINT)
– BLUE: PROFESSION (BUSINESS, FIELD, LINE, TRADE)
– PURPLE: WORDS BEFORE “NUT” (BRAZIL, BUTTER, DOUGH, PINE)

NYT Connections is a popular word game by the New York Times that challenges players to find groups of four items that share a common theme. It offers different difficulty levels and allows for up to four mistakes, making it both challenging and accessible.

If you enjoy word games like Wordle, give Connections a try on the NYT Games site for free. It’s a fun and engaging way to test your word skills and logical thinking. Stay tuned for more daily hints and answers to enhance your gameplay experience.