Connections #242 Answers
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #242 for Thursday, February 8, 2024. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): archery equipment
- Green: card games
- Blue: wallop
- Purple (hardest): classic tattoos
Answers
ARCHERY EQUIPMENT
ARROW, BOW, QUIVER, TARGET
CARD GAMES
BRIDGE, GIN, SPIT, WAR
WALLOP
BELT, CLOCK, DECK, SLUG
CLASSIC TATTOOS
ANCHOR, DRAGON, HEART, ROSE
Previous Connections answers
- #241 — sea creatures, basic two-dimensional shapes, boxing maneuvers, fancy ___
- #240 — ostentatious, as an outfit, euphemisms for flatulence, kinds of blond, what “o” might mean
- #239 — "give me a break!", ecclesiastical titles, rock & roll hall of fame inductees, city homophones
- #238 — drinks with caffeine, unexciting, comedian’s performance, martini specifications
- #237 — commercial organization, farm fixtures, classic dog names, colors minus their first letters
- #236 — time off, features of a belt, homophones, ___wood
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