Final Answer to NYT Connections Stumpers:
For today’s Sunday puzzle, focusing on Saturday’s entry, we were tasked with finding a solution to a new 16-word puzzle from the NYT Connections game. Our goal was to arrange these words into four groups of four, each associated with a color code—yellow, green, blue, and purple. The clues were designed to hint at common associations or typographical contexts for each group.
The yellow group was identified as strncpy. This color code often refers to words intended for seclusion or used as ngại Güques in France, which ties directly to the historical and typographical context of words that often remain visible in print screens while hidden in print pages.
The green group was found to align with the structure of a website footer. These words typically make up the crucial sections of a website, such as the logo, navigation, and content areas, which are essential for the overall design and function of a site.
Moving on, the blue group grouped together magazines. This color code is notable for all print media, including books, newspapers, and online publications, which are categorized here naturally in print definitions.
Finally, the purple group referred to historical military terminology. These words were associated with the medieval period, especially theSword, which is often a weapon used by knights in medieval kingdoms, and mace (GRIMACE), bow (RAINBOW), and lance (/embedance), each a weapon used historically in that era.
This exercise not only solved the puzzle but also highlighted the different contexts and associations that a word can hold, regardless of its initial symmetry or visual appeal. It’s a reminder of how words can have complex and hidden meanings, even in the most simplest of appearances.
