Connections Colors Explained
Understanding the difficulty levels helps you strategize your approach to each puzzle.
yellow
Easiest
green
Easy
blue
Medium
purple
Hardest
Yellow - Easiest
Yellow categories are the most straightforward. They typically involve simple, obvious connections that most players can identify quickly.
Example Categories:
PIZZA TOPPINGSCOLORSPLANETSMONTHSUS STATES
Tips:
- •Look for obvious categories first
- •If four words clearly belong together, it's probably yellow
- •Don't overthink - the simplest answer is often correct
Green - Easy
Green categories are slightly more challenging. They might require a bit more thought but are still accessible to most players.
Example Categories:
THINGS THAT ARE ROUNDWORDS ENDING IN -LYTYPES OF DANCEPARTS OF A CAR
Tips:
- •Look for less obvious but still common connections
- •Consider physical properties or word patterns
- •These often involve everyday knowledge
Blue - Medium
Blue categories often require specific knowledge, trivia, or recognition of cultural references. They can be tricky for players unfamiliar with the topic.
Example Categories:
TAYLOR SWIFT ALBUMSFILE EXTENSIONSGREEK LETTERSBOND FILMS
Tips:
- •Draw on your trivia knowledge
- •Think about pop culture references
- •Consider professional or technical jargon
Purple - Hardest
Purple categories are intentionally devious. They often involve wordplay, puns, hidden meanings, or very obscure connections that require lateral thinking.
Example Categories:
WORDS THAT CAN FOLLOW 'DEAD'HIDDEN BODY PARTSHOMOPHONES OF NUMBERSANAGRAM OF EACH OTHER
Tips:
- •Save purple for last - use process of elimination
- •Think about word tricks, puns, and double meanings
- •Look for unexpected or creative connections
- •Sometimes the connection is about the words themselves, not their meanings
Recommended Order
1Start with Yellow - build confidence
2Move to Green - still accessible
3Tackle Blue - use your knowledge
4Save Purple for last - elimination helps!