NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Wednesday, October 2 (game #479)
Welcome to another exciting edition of the New York Times Connections puzzle! Are you ready to put your thinking cap on and explore the intriguing pathways that link words and ideas? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s challenge. Let’s dive in!
For those unfamiliar with the game, Connections is a word association puzzle where you have to decipher a series of four-word clusters that are linked by a common theme. The theme can be anything from a shared attribute to a broader conceptual connection. It’s an excellent exercise for honing your problem-solving and lateral thinking skills.
In today’s game (#479), we are presented with a grid filled with 16 letters, divided into four sets of four letters each. Our goal is to find the hidden theme that connects each set. Thankfully, we have some hints and answers to guide us through the puzzle.
For the first set of letters (ERTE), the hidden word starts with ’a’ and ends with ‘t’. It is associated with a graphic artist who revolutionized the art deco movement. That’s right, you guessed it — the solution is ‘ERTE.’ Romain de Tirtoff, known by his pseudonym ERTE, was a renowned Russian-born artist and designer.
Moving on to the second set of letters (KPIN), the hidden word starts with ‘a’ and ends with ‘n.’ It is a nickname for a wholesale market located in Manhattan. If you’re familiar with the city that never sleeps, you’ll recognize that the solution here is ’APAN,’ an abbreviation for the Hunts Point Cooperative Market.
Next up, we have the letters ‘URAG.’ The hidden word begins with ‘r’ and ends with ’r’. It is the name of a famous children’s literature character created by a beloved British author. You had to think like a kid for this one — the answer is ‘RUPY.’ Rupert Bear, created by Mary Tourtel, has been captivating young readers’ imaginations since 1920.
we have the letters ‘TELM.’ The hidden word starts with ‘m’ and ends with ‘e.’ It signifies a type of obstacle that can impede progress or success. Frustrating, isn’t it? The solution is ‘MILLE.’ A millstone is often metaphorically used to describe burdensome challenges.
Now that all the pieces of the puzzle have been unraveled, we see that the hidden theme connecting these seemingly unrelated words is “ART MAN RU ME.” Quite an unusual combination, but that’s the beauty of the Connections puzzle; it challenges your ability to find underlying connections in the most unexpected places.
Congratulations on completing today’s game! Remember to check back regularly for new puzzles and challenges, as Connections is a great way to keep your brain sharp and add a bit of intellectual fun to your day. Happy puzzling!
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