HIGHLIGHTS
- In today’s NYT Connections, the word Reunion proved to be tricky due to its less obvious connection with the rest of its category.
- Reunion was categorized under the Purple Group, titled Places in France, alongside Angers, Champagne, and Nice.
- The other remaining groups were named Prefix Meaning “Very”, Kinds of Parties, and PBS Shows.
Connections is a word puzzle created by The New York Times. It was first released for PC on June 12, 2023, during its beta phase.
The game quickly became a hit by ranking as the second-most-played Times game, just behind Wordle.
September 19’s NYT Connections challenged players to group 16 words into four categories involving wordplay, such as Reunion and Nova.
NYT Connections Categories For September 19
Today’s puzzle presented some relatively easy-to-recognize words but mixed in some that were harder to group.
As always, the game requires players to spot the underlying themes that link the words together.
For instance, consider words like Extra, Hyper, Over, and Super. These are all prefixes used to convey something in excess or beyond the normal range.
The word “extra” can imply something more than usual, and “super” indicates an extreme level. This group falls under the Yellow category, Prefix Meaning “Very.”
The first group should be easily straightforward to identify, but the challenge escalates with the second group.
Furthermore, look for words that describe different types of gatherings or celebrations. The Green group features words such as “Birthday,” “Cocktail,” “Dinner,” and “Surprise.”
Each of these terms describes a specific type of party or social gathering. The Green group’s actual name is “Kind Of Parties.”
For the following group of words, notice words like Frontline, Masterpiece, Nature, and Nova, all of which are titles of popular PBS television programs.
Group these words to form the Blue group, representing the shared characteristic of being renowned PBS programs.
The blue group is named “PBS show.” Each of these shows is known for its educational and informative content.
After finishing the Blue group, the remaining four words will naturally fall into the Purple group.
Meaning Of ‘Reunion’ On September 19’s NYT Connections
When we hear the word Reunion, our minds often go to gatherings or celebrations, like family reunions or school get-togethers.
However, in today’s puzzle, Reunion didn’t refer to a party but rather to a place in France. It is an overseas region of France located in the Indian Ocean.
While less familiar than other French locales like Nice or Champagne, Reunion holds the same status as part of France, adding an interesting twist to today’s Places in France category.
Finally, Reunion was categorized under the Purple Group, titled Places in France, alongside Angers, Champagne, and Nice.
This group signifies geographical locations related to France, making it a challenging category for many players.
