NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, July 31 (game #416)
Are you an avid crossword puzzle enthusiast? If so, you are most likely familiar with the New York Times (NYT) crossword puzzles. Published daily, these puzzles are a beloved pastime for many crossword aficionados. In today’s article, we will delve into the NYT Connections puzzle for Wednesday, July 31 (game #416) and provide you with hints and answers to make your solving experience even more enjoyable.
The NYT Connections puzzle is a unique twist on the classic crossword, adding an additional layer of challenge. Instead of straightforward clues, each puzzle features a connection theme where one answer relates to another. Solving these puzzles requires both lateral thinking and the ability to spot subtle connections between seemingly unrelated words.
Without further ado, let’s dive into today’s puzzle and explore some hints and answers to get you started.
1. The first clue we will tackle is “bird’s beak.” What bird comes to mind when thinking about beaks? The most common answer that fits this description is the “toucan.” Keep this answer in mind, as it might help you later in the puzzle.
2. Moving on to the second clue, “product advertised with a ‘Do you like it?’ campaign.” This is a reference to the famous Folgers coffee commercials, where the tagline was “The best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup.” The answer to this clue is, therefore, “Folgers.”
3. Now let’s dig into the connecting answers. Looking at the first three letters of “toucan” and “Folgers,” you might notice that “tou” and “Fol” share the same letters. This connection reveals that the next three-letter word should start with “ne” since “can” and “gers” remain unused. Keep this in mind as we move forward.
4. The next clue, “Love, Spanish-style,” hints at the translation of “love” in Spanish, which is “amor.” Now, if we look at the connection pattern we just discovered, we can fill in the missing three-letter word that starts with “ne.” The answer is “net” (completing the word “net”), as “ut” remains unused from “toucan” and “ne” sets us up for the next answer.
5. The connection between “toucan,” “Folgers,” “net,” and the subsequent clue is a bit more abstract. The next clue asks for “Mark Twain’s jumping frog.” If you’re familiar with Mark Twain’s works, you’ll know that the referenced story is “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.” The frog in the story is named “Dan’l Webster,” so the correct answer is “frog.”
6. With “frog” in place, we can look for the next connection. “Frog” shares its final two letters with “toucan,” which means the answer to the next clue will likely start with “st.” Have you figured it out yet? The clue asks for “Wraps for mummies,” and the answer is “scarves.” By using “en” from “Dan’l” and “st” from “frog,” we complete the word “sten.” The remaining letters are “net,” forming “scarves.”
7. The final clue, “Much of N. Amer. in summer,” can be a bit trickier. The answer refers to “daylight,” but how does it connect to “scarves”? Well, if we take the final letters of “scarves,” which are “ves,” and combine them with “night” (with “en” from “Dan’l” and “day” from “daylight”), we get “nightves.” This term, “nightves,” is an anagram of “adventis,” the answer to this clue.
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the NYT Connections puzzle for Wednesday, July 31 (game #416). These hints and answers should get you started on the right track and help you make the necessary connections to solve the remaining clues.
Remember, the key to solving these puzzles is to think outside the box and search for intricate connections between words. With practice, you’ll become a pro at deciphering even the most challenging crossword puzzles.
So, grab a cup of coffee, sharpen your pencils, and get ready to enjoy the exciting world of NYT Connections puzzles. Happy solving!
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