It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry - we have all the hints you could need.

You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place.

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Category Hints

Today’s puzzle has plurals and nothing but plurals.

We’ll present these hints from theeasiest category to the hardest, as prescribed by the puzzle itself - Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

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If you want today’s category hints,click below! These will not spoil the actual names of the categories but will nudge you in the right direction.

Today’syellow categorydeals with noises you might hear from an unfit person.

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Today’sgreen categoryconcerns different ways to extend the shelf life of a certain type of food.

Today’sblue categorydeals with tricky situations.

Today’spurple categoryrelates to a classic song from a musical movie about things to think of when you’re feeling sad.

Herring Watch:These categories are so disparate that there’s no room for red herrings. The only thing close is items of clothing, so ignore those.

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Today’s Answers

Today’s puzzle is another gimmick puzzle, so its difficulty is dispelled once you see through the categories.