NYT Connections hints and answers for February 9, puzzle #609

NYT Connections

The New York Times’ Connections is a daily word puzzle that challenges players to group 16 words into four related categories. Each puzzle encourages pattern recognition, vocabulary skills, and strategic thinking. Puzzle #609, released on February 9, offered a mix of themes and difficulty levels.

What is NYT Connections?

Connections requires players to categorize words based on shared themes. Unlike traditional word games, it focuses on pattern recognition rather than filling a grid. The goal is to identify four groups of four words with common characteristics.

Each puzzle has four difficulty levels:

• Yellow – the easiest to recognize

• Green – moderately challenging

• Blue – requires deeper thought

• Purple – the most difficult, often involving wordplay or cultural references

Players receive four chances to make incorrect guesses before the game ends. If stuck, hints may guide them toward a correct group.

Hints for NYT Connections on February 9

Here are clues for today’s puzzle:

• Yellow: Words describing large size

• Green: Common kitchen utensils

• Blue: Terms used to address someone

• Purple: Well-known futuristic stories

Answers for NYT Connections on February 9

For those seeking solutions, today’s correct groups are:

• Yellow: Giant, Jumbo, Monster, Super

• Green: Bowl, Ladle, Pot, Spoon

• Blue: Character, Individual, Party, Person

• Purple: Alien, Avatar, Dune, Tron

How to play NYT Connections

1. Open the puzzle on The New York Times website or app.

2. Examine the grid and look for words with shared meanings.

3. Select four words and submit your guess.

4. If correct, the category is revealed. If incorrect, a life is lost.

5. Use hints if needed and continue until all groups are identified.

Other NYT word games

If you enjoy Connections, try:

• Wordle – Guess a five-letter word in six attempts.

• Mini Crossword – A compact daily crossword puzzle.

• Spelling Bee – Create words using seven given letters.