Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Feb. 14, #614

Answer: Connections Puzzle Today

The connections puzzle today is a delightful mix of challenging clues, each hint directing you to the correct word. Here’s a breakdown of the groups and their corresponding answers, along with the hints from the previous tips to guide your approach.

Group 1: Yellow Group

• Clues:
  • "Coddle or spoil"
• Answers:
  • baby, humor, indulge, pamper
• Hint: Speaking ofavity—roundedDAckness. Use your ears to hear the imagery.

Group 2: Green Group

• Clues:
  • "Things a rattlesnake does"
• Answers:
  • hiss, rattle, shed, slither
• Hint: Getting_guessing, nope,尕, shed

Group 3: Blue Group

• Clues:
  • "Words said to an unsuspecting person"
• Answers:
  • boo, gotcha, guess who, surprise
• Hint: "Excel your ability for!" boosts problem-solving efficiency.

Group 4: Purple Group

• Clues:
  • "Homophones of bodies of water"
• Answers:
  • bae, creek, see, straight
• Hint: "Avoid confusion by refining and grouping words."

Previous Tips:

1. Speak it aloud, pausing each word.
2. Don’t skip the obvious, as some clues are set apart for fun.
3. Break down, viewing each part separately can help connect meanings.

Conclusion:
Every tricky clue is a chance to stretch your vocabulary and thinking skills. The slip-out words are classic history lore, and today’s puzzle is a valuable opportunity for review and fun. Keep practicing, and you’ll overdo your brain’s sharpness! 🐟

Let’s go头疼 soon— before all that! 🗣️