Good morning everyone! Are you ready for a brain-teasing challenge? Today’s NYT Connections puzzle, game #614, is here to test your word skills. In this game, you are tasked with grouping words into specific categories. Need a hint or two to solve the puzzle? Here they are:

Hint #1: Clues for today’s word groups include references to things like too much affection, snake behavior, unsuspecting words, and geographical soundalikes.
Hint #2: The answers for today’s word groups are – words related to baby care, rattlesnake actions, surprise expressions, and homophones of bodies of water.

So, if you’re up for the challenge, dive in and try to crack today’s Connections puzzle. But, be warned, the difficulty level is rated as hard. How many mistakes will you make? Share your score in the comments below!

In the world of Connections, where words weave a web of challenges, RATTLESNAKES have made a noticeable appearance aligning with the actions they perform. Did you know that recent reports suggest rattlesnakes are rattling less due to a change in perception towards humans? These snakes near human habitats no longer see us as a threat, resulting in decreased rattling. However, cars remain a significant danger to these serpents. As for today’s gameplay, despite missing some answers, my limited snake knowledge helped me through the puzzle.

Remember, in the realm of Connections, each day brings a new test for your word prowess. Stay tuned for more daily word challenges and keep honing your word-solving skills.