Solving NYT Connections Puzzle #677 for April 18 – A Fun Challenge with a Twist
Alright, let’s dive into today’s NYT Connections puzzle for April 18, puzzle #677. If you’ve been playing Connections regularly, you know it’s one of those deceptively simple games that can really make your brain work. Today’s puzzle is a perfect mix of “aha!” moments and a couple of tricky turns—so let’s talk through it like I just solved it and I’m breaking it down for you.
First up, today’s yellow group had me smiling because it was all about interjections . You know, those little outbursts we throw into conversations when we’re surprised, excited, or just need to express something quickly—things like “boy,” “goodness,” “man,” and “wow.” Classic stuff. They almost feel like they belong in a comic strip bubble or maybe shouted during a classic Saturday morning cartoon. These were pretty easy to group once you caught on to the emotional tone.
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Then came the green category, and for all the horror movie lovers out there, this one was a treat. The theme here was horror movie titles that include “The.” We’re talking The Birds, The Exorcist, The Haunting, and The Shining. I mean, come on, that’s a solid horror lineup! It was fun spotting the pattern, especially for anyone with a little pop culture knowledge—these films are iconic, and once you recognize the “The,” it all falls into place.
The blue group took a more playful turn. It was all about things you can pick. A bit of a wordplay puzzle, this one. Think apple, banjo, card, and nose. Yep, “pick a card,” “pick your nose” (gross but true), “pick a banjo,” and of course, “apple picking.” This group made me laugh because it really leaned into how flexible English can be—one word, many uses.
And then we got to the purple group. This one was the trickiest of the bunch—your classic Connections curveball. The theme was personal property, but without the “s”—so we’re talking singular forms like belonging, effect, good, and possession. These are all words that individually mean some form of “stuff you own,” but the trick was realizing they’re not pluralized. It’s subtle, and that’s exactly why it’s in the purple group. You really have to think conceptually to put that one together.
What’s cool about today’s puzzle is how it plays with language in layers—from emotion, to pop culture, to actions, to abstract nouns. It’s a great snapshot of what makes Connections such an addictive daily ritual. Whether you breezed through it or got stumped on one of the categories, the fun is in the journey—and maybe in bragging rights if you nailed it without a mistake!
So if you're into puzzles that blend vocabulary, logic, and a bit of trivia, today’s Connections game was a standout. And if not, hey—there’s always tomorrow’s puzzle waiting to pull you back in.
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