June 14 NYT Connections Puzzle: A Tail-Wagging Treat for Dog Lovers and Word Nerds
Alright, let's dive into today’s NYT Connections puzzle for June 14, game #734 — and I have to say, this one was barking up the right tree if you're a fan of pups or classic tattoo motifs. If you've already tried it, you probably felt some categories snap into place quickly. But if you're still working it out or want to reflect on the clever design of today’s puzzle, here’s the lowdown, in my own words.
So, Connections is that addictive New York Times word game where you’re given 16 words, and your goal is to group them into four categories of four words each. Sometimes the categories are obvious, sometimes they’re deceptively tricky. Today? A little of both.
Right off the bat, I noticed something familiar in the words like DIVA , ICON , LEGEND , and QUEEN — it screamed “goddess” energy. Powerful, admired figures. That one was satisfying to knock out early.
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Next up, we had a heartwarming nod to old-school tattoos — you know the kind, where “MOM” is inked on a banner with an arrow through a heart. The green group was all about that: MOM , ARROW , HEART , and RIBBON . You could almost smell the ink from a '50s parlor.
The blue group was tailor-made for dog lovers and nostalgia buffs. If names like TOTO , ASTRO , BLUE , and HOOCH ring a bell, you're not alone. These screen-famous pups tugged at the leash of memory. Astro’s the Jetsons’ loyal dog, Blue’s from Blue’s Clues , Hooch co-starred with Tom Hanks, and Toto, well, no need to explain that one. Dogs of the screen? Check.
And finally, the trickiest category — the purple group. This one took me a second to sniff out. Words like BORDER , BOSTON , BULL , and RAT all make sense individually, but together, they form a tidy family: types of terriers. Yeah, that’s right — it was a literal breed category, and once I saw it, I couldn’t unsee it.
Overall, I found today's puzzle to be a fun mix of easy wins and clever challenges. The tattoo theme was creative, the dog references were nostalgic, and that terrier category? A sneaky but satisfying finish. My only trip-up was initially placing "MOM" in the goddess group — I mean, let’s be honest, moms are queens — but the tattoo theme won out.
If you’re keeping track of your streak, the Times has now introduced a Connections bot that helps analyze your play style, track your stats, and make you feel like a data-driven puzzle genius. It’s worth checking out if you’re hooked on the game.
That wraps up today’s word grouping journey. Whether you scored a perfect four-for-four or stumbled over a few breeds like I did, today’s puzzle was another solid outing in the world of wordplay. Until tomorrow — keep connecting.
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