All NYT Connections hints and answers (Image via New York Times)
Many of today's NYT Connections puzzle's words hint at shiny things. This sentence might help a lot of players figure out the first category of today's puzzle. However, there are three more sections, and it will be hard for players to find the words that sit in them perfectly. This is because you won't be able to know the names of these groups before solving the puzzle. Hence, you have to guess four words that you feel might sit in one category, and submit them.
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Since you will only get four chances and each wrong submission will take away one chance, saving your winning streak might be harder than you think. With that in mind, we've segmented this article to first let you guess the answers yourself with our hints. If you fail to do so, you can refer to the answers at the end to continue your winning streak.
Today's NYT Connections hints (August 30, 2024)
One of the categories in today's Connections puzzle means shiny things, while another category is related to one of the biggest sporting events in the world. This segment will provide you with hints that can help you figure out these sections.
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