Connections, the daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games, challenges players to group words into themed categories. This article provides solutions and hints for puzzle #579.
Puzzle Words: Sugar, Goat, Relax, Orange, Host, Rest, Door, Hinge, Easy, Rye, Depend, Car, Rely, Chill, Enough, Bitters
What are Bitters?
Bitters are non-alcoholic, bitter or bittersweet flavored liquids or syrups used in mixed drinks. Common examples include orange and Angostura bitters.
Hints and Solutions
The puzzle is divided into four color-coded categories. Below are hints and answers for each. Note that revealing the answers might spoil the fun, so proceed with caution!
Yellow Category (Easy):
Hint: These words describe dependence or reliance on something else.
Answer: Be Contingent On
Words: Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest
Green Category (Medium):
Hint: These words suggest relaxation or calming down.
Answer: Calm Down!
Words: Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax
Blue Category (Hard):
Hint: These words are all ingredients commonly found in an Old Fashioned cocktail.
Answer: Ingredients in an Old Fashioned
Words: Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar
Purple Category (Tricky):
Hint: These words relate to the famous Monty Hall Problem.
Answer: Featured in the Monty Hall Problem
Words: Car, Door, Goat, Host
Complete Solution:
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