Connections is a daily puzzle game by the New York Times Games. The rules of how to play Connections are pretty simple: take a look at the sixteen words and sort them into four mystery categories in four tries. Each category has four words in it. However, actually solving the puzzle every day is anything but simple; you’ll need to know all the definitions of all the words, have general knowledge about a lot of subjects, and might even need a little luck. But if you are stumped today and need a hand, this article is here to help.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #241 for February 7, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: SPONGE, BOB, SQUARE, PANTS, HOOK, FREE, THAT, CIRCLE, RAY, DIAMOND, CROSS, CRAB, TRIANGLE, SQUID, WEAVE, and FEAST.
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What is the Definition of Bob?
Bob is not only a nickname for the male name Robert, it’s also an English word with several meanings. Here are all of them:
- “To strike with a quick light blow” as in boxing, according to Merriam-Webster.
- To move up and down or side to side quickly.
- To buff something with a bob, which is a wheel of felt or leather.
- To appear unexpectedly.
- To make a quick curtsy.
- To try and pick up a floating object with your teeth, as in to “bob for apples.”
- A Scottish folk dance.
- A short haircut, usually cut at the bottom of the ears.
- A little thing, as in bits and bobs.
What is the Definition of Sponge?
Sponge is a noun that can mean a sea creature, but it is also an item used to wipe down surfaces. The verb to sponge can mean to leech off of someone or to absorb. There is also a contraceptive called a sponge, and a group of crab eggs can also be called a sponge.
What is the Definition of Weave?
Weave isn’t just a noun and a verb that describes the interlacing of fibers to make fabrics and baskets, or the act of making them. Weave can also be used to describe what spiders do to create a web, or just adding something to make a coherent whole. Weave can also be used as a movement, weaving in and out of traffic, or ducking and weaving in boxing. Some hair extensions can also be called weaves.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #241 for February 7, 2024
Need some hints for today’s puzzle? Check the expandable sections below to get some hints or spoilers for today’s word puzzle games for puzzle lovers.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 241
Here are some hints for today’s puzzle:
1. Sponge Bob Square Pants is not a category.
2. Feast and Diamond are not in the same category.
3. One of these categories is about a sport.
4. None of these categories are about Squid Games or PlayStation buttons (but one is really close).
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Some of the characters in Sponge Bob Square Pants are these.
Yellow Connections Category Answer for February 7, 2024
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Sea Creatures.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 7, 2024
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Sea Creatures.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CRAB, RAY, SPONGE, SQUID.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: Shapes that a child might be learning.
Green Connections Category Answer for February 7, 2024
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Basic Two-Dimensional Shapes.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 7, 2024
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Basic Two-Dimensional Shapes.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CIRCLE, DIAMOND, SQUARE, TRIANGLE.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this challenging puzzle game: What Muhammad Ali and Rocky were known for.
Blue Connections Category Answer for February 7, 2024
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Boxing Maneuvers.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 7, 2024
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Boxing Maneuvers.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: BOB, CROSS, HOOK, WEAVE.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: All these words can follow up the same adjective to make common phrases. This word starts with an F.
Purple Connections Category Answer for February 7, 2024
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Fancy _____.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 7, 2024
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Fancy _____.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: FEAST, FREE, PANTS, THAT.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #241
If you are looking for the full spoiler for today’s New York Times Games Connections, click the Read More button below. There you will find all four categories and each of the words that belong in each.
- Yellow – Sea Creatures: CRAB, RAY, SPONGE, SQUID
- Green – Basic Two-Dimensional Shapes: CIRCLE, DIAMOND, SQUARE, TRIANGLE
- Blue – Boxing Maneuvers: BOB, CROSS, HOOK, WEAVE
- Purple – Fancy _____: FEAST, FREE, PANTS, THAT
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Connections
- Platform(s)
- Web Browser , Mobile
- Released
- June 12, 2023
- Developer(s)
- The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
- The New York Times Company
