Looking for a new challenge to start your day? Each midnight, a fresh NYT Connections puzzle is released for your time zone, engaging players in ‘today’s game’ or ‘yesterday’s’. Need to catch up on Wednesday’s puzzle? Find it here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, February 5 (game #605).

Good morning! Step into the interactive world of Connections, a captivating word game by the NYT that tests your ability to categorize answers. Feeling stumped? Dive into this piece for helpful Connections hints. Ready for more? Explore daily hints and answers for Strands and Quordle, and check out Marc’s take on the trending Wordle game.

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In today’s edition of NYT Connections (game #606), challenge your word skills with the following words:
GREAT
LAMP
DIZZY
GIRAFFE
COUNT
LIGHT
NOBLE
FAINT
GUITAR
DUKE
CAB
GRAND
SOFT
BOTTLE
LOFTY
MILD

Let’s delve deeper into today’s NYT Connections puzzles with some hints and answers for group classifications:
YELLOW: Delicate words
GREEN: Magnanimous expressions
BLUE: Items sharing a body part
PURPLE: Notable names in jazz

Ready for the answers? Your wait ends here, but only scroll down if you’re game:

YELLOW: DELICATE – FAINT, LIGHT, MILD, SOFT
GREEN: MAGNANIMOUS – GRAND, GREAT, LOFTY, NOBLE
BLUE: THINGS WITH NECKS – BOTTLE, GIRAFFE, GUITAR, LAMP
PURPLE: FIRST NAMES IN JAZZ – CAB, COUNT, DIZZY, DUKE

My verdict: A manageable challenge.
My score: Flawless.

A brief contemplation on wealthy figures led me to a jazz revelation concerning names like CAB Calloway and Dizzy Gillespie. Jazz legend Duke Ellington’s refined image contrasted with his hearty appetite, earning him a humorous band nickname. For a fun read, discover how his love for food paralleled his love for music.

Did you crack today’s puzzle? Share your successes in the comments below.

Recap of yesterday’s Connections answers (Wednesday, 5 February, game #605):
YELLOW: ELEMENTS OF A COMPENSATION PACKAGE – BONUS, INSURANCE, SALARY, VACATION
GREEN: SIGNS & SYMBOLS – FLAG, GIVEAWAY, SIGN, TELL
BLUE: CARD GAME ACTIONS – CUT, DEAL, FAN, SHUFFLE
PURPLE: INTERPRETING “BILL” – BANKNOTE, BEAK, INVOICE, WILLIAM

What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections, a part of the New York Times’ lineup of engaging word games, challenges players to spot groups of four related items, each group varying in difficulty. Sharpen your word skills with this intriguing game and enjoy the journey of solving its intricate puzzles.