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It's a new day, which means the New York Times has a new puzzle to solve Connections game If you're looking to keep your streak going and only want to explore that last pesky category, don't worry—we've got all the tips you could possibly need.

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Below you'll find everything you need, from vague hints about what you should be looking for to straight answers. Whether you're looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to keep your record clean, you've come to the right place.

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Hints by category

Today's puzzle is a good one.

We present these tips from from the easiest category to the most difficultas prescribed by the puzzle itself – yellow, green, blue, then purple.

If you want tips on today's categories, click below! This won't spoil the actual category names, but it will nudge you in the right direction.

Today's yellow category refers to items designed to hold large amounts of liquid.

Today's green category refers to the act of directing something or someone along a certain path.

Today's blue category has to do with American football.

Today's purple category refers to a repetitive action that revolves around a single point.

Herring Clock: The job titles have nothing to do with each other. Shades of black is not a category, but the two shades of black contained here belong to the same group!