The New York Times’s Connections puzzle for July 31 brings another challenging yet rewarding experience for puzzle enthusiasts. As always, the key to solving this puzzle lies in identifying the relationships between the words provided.
This article offers a few hints for those new to this game or seeking assistance.
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Today’s words
Connections is a word association game where players are presented with a grid of 16 words. The objective is to group these words into four categories of four words each. Each category is related by a common theme or connection. Some connections may be obvious, while others can be more subtle and require a bit of lateral thinking. Here are today’s 16 words:
- LITTLE
- BULLDOG
- SOUR
- KISS
- HUSKY
- RING
- STOUT
- GRUFF
- POINTER
- HORN
- ROUGH
- AMBER
- PORTER
- HOARSE
- MIDDLE
- FRY
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Connections hint for today (July 31st, 2024)
Without giving away the solution, here are some specific hints for today’s puzzle:
- Yellow group: Think about how these words might sound. They all describe a harsh or rough quality.
- Green group: These words are all related to something you have ten of. Consider their positions or functions.
- Blue group: These words are all types of alcoholic beverages. Think about what makes each one unique.
- Purple group: These words can all come after the word ‘French’. Consider different contexts and subjects.
SPOILER ALERT!
Connections categories for today (July 31st, 2024)
Identifying the exact categories without seeing the specific words can be challenging. However, here are today’s categories for the NYT Connections puzzle:
- RASPY
- FINGERS
- ALE STYLES
- FRENCH ___
SPOILER ALERT!
NYT Connections answers for July 31st
If you’re still struggling, you can find the complete solutions for all categories below:
- Yellow group: GRUFF, HOARSE, HUSKY, ROUGH
- Green group: LITTLE, MIDDLE, POINTER, RING
- Blue group: AMBER, PORTER, SOUR, STOUT
- Purple group: BULLDOG, FRY, HORN, KISS

The NYT Connections puzzle for July 31 is designed to challenge your word association skills and your ability to think creatively. Remember to take your time and enjoy the process of uncovering the connections. If you find yourself stuck, use the hints provided to guide your thinking and gradually work your way to the solution.
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