New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #250 February 16, 2024

Connections is a short daily puzzle with an interesting twist. Players are given sixteen words, and they need to sort them into four categories with less than four mess-ups. To win, you should be familiar with all the words and their definitions, the rules of how to play Connections, and a broad knowledge of many topics. If you have run out of luck, you might want a hint or two or some spoilers to help you win.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #250 for February 16, 2024

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: PILLOW, RUBY, COBRA, CROC, LIGHTNING, SHUTTLECOCK, MOCCASIN, BOA, PYTHON, HEADDRESS, BASIC, SLIPPER, LOAFER, INSPIRATION, JAVA, and UNION.

What is the Definition of Ruby?

Ruby is a gemstone, and it can be used to describe a deep color of red as well. Ruby is also a programming language.

What is the Definition of Shuttlecock?

Shuttlecocks are the ball in badminton. They are usually made of feathers and plastic.

What is the Definition of Moccasin?

Moccasins are a type of slip-on shoe.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #250 for February 16, 2024

If you are in need of some hints, check the sections below. Each contains a lot of hints to help you get through this puzzle game with a win.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 250

Here are some hints for the whole puzzle:

1. None of these categories are about snakes.

2. Inspiration and Lighting are in the same category.

3. In this puzzle, Java is not coffee, and Ruby is not a gemstone.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:
Comfortable wearables for your feet.

Yellow Connections Category Answer for February 16, 2024

The category for the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Comfy Shoes.

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 16, 2024

The answer to the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Comfy Shoes.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Croc, Loafer, Moccasin, Slipper.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Green Connections Category Answer for February 16, 2024

The category for the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Things Made with Feathers.

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 16, 2024

The answer to the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Things Made with Feathers.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Boa, Headdress, Pillow, Stuttlecock.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:
Ways to make a computer do something.

Blue Connections Category Answer for February 16, 2024

The category for the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Programming Languages.

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 16, 2024

The answer to the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Programming Languages.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Basic, Java, Python, Ruby.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this
mobile puzzle game
:
All these things can do the same verb, but in a different way.

Purple Connections Category Answer for February 16, 2024

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Things that Can Strike.

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for February 16, 2024

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in the
New York Times Games
Connections
is
Things that Can Strike.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Cobra, Inspiration, Lighting, Union.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #250

Still stuck? The expandable section below has the full answer to today’s Connections puzzle, so click the Read More button. Beware of spoilers.

• Yellow – Comfy Shoes
  : Croc, Loafer, Moccasin, Slipper
• Green – Things Made with Feathers
  : Boa, Headdress, Pillow, Stuttlecock
• Blue – Programming Languages
  : Basic, Java, Python, Ruby
• Purple – Things that Can Strike
  : Cobra, Inspiration, Lighting, Union

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