Cracking the NYT Connections Puzzle for June 29 — And Why It’s More Fun Than Frustrating
So, today I took on the New York Times Connections puzzle for June 29, number 749, and let me just say — this one was sneaky. If you're like me, diving into this daily word game ritual is both an intellectual stretch and a bit of nostalgic fun, especially when unexpected themes from the '80s pop up out of nowhere.
Let me walk you through it like I’m talking to a friend, because honestly, this was one of those puzzles where I had to stop mid-way and go, “Wait, what does that even mean?”
The yellow group came together pretty easily. The clue was: “I scream, you scream…” and immediately, I’m thinking dessert. Sure enough — float, shake, sundae, and split — a lineup of classic ice cream treats. That one had my inner child doing cartwheels.
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Next, the green group: the clue was “Aaugh!” — a comic-strip kind of flinch or reaction. That one needed a little more muscle. But once I saw jump, bolt, jerk, and startle , it clicked. These are all quick, involuntary reactions, the kind you’d have if you touched a cold spoon to the back of someone’s neck — just saying.
Then came the blue group, and if you grew up dancing in front of your mirror, this one was for you. The clue? “Boogie down.” We're talking classic dance moves — robot, floss, moonwalk, and cabbage patch. That was a blast from the past — and yes, I did pause to attempt the robot in the middle of solving.
Now, let’s talk about the purple group. This one tripped me up. The clue was: “I can see clearly now.” I honestly didn’t get it until I grouped together mud, mushroom, puddle, and earthworm. These are all things you might spot after a rainstorm. The theme was about what appears after the rain — poetic, right?
What’s neat is that NYT now has a Connections Bot , kind of like Wordle’s little cousin, where you can analyze your score, track your win streak, and see how you stack up over time. It’s a fun little way to make this more than just a daily puzzle — it becomes a personal progress tracker.
To sum it up, today’s puzzle reminded me why I love these daily brain workouts. You get a mix of logic, pop culture, and language play. And on some days, like today, it’s a trip through nostalgia — with words like “moonwalk” and “sundae” reminding you of simpler joys. Even when it throws a curveball — like that odd rainstorm theme — it’s still satisfying to crack the code.
So if you haven’t played today’s NYT Connections yet, give it a shot. And if you already have — wasn’t that “earthworm” clue oddly satisfying to get?
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