Today's NYT Connections hints and answers (August 12, 2024): Puzzle #428 answers

There are words in today's NYT Connections puzzle that are the first or last names of famous singers. Other words are related to different metals. Solving the puzzle might end up becoming difficult for players, especially since you cannot know the names of the categories before figuring out the words in them.

This article will talk about some hints that will help you figure out the categories. We will also discuss the answers for players who don't have many chances left to solve the puzzle but want to save their winning streak.

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Today's NYT Connections hints (August 12, 2024)

One of the categories for today's puzzle talks about different metals, while another category talks about the size of one crucial piece of furniture. Here are some hints to help you find out the categories for the NYT Connections today.

All words for NYT Connections today (Image via New York Times)

Category	Hints
Yellow category	These are different types of metals.
Green category	You must select the right size of this for a peaceful sleep.
Blue category	These words mean a word you use after drinking too much of any beverage.
Purple category	These words mean different types of a particular kitchen appliance.

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Today's NYT Connections answers (August 12, 2024)

Here are all the answers for today's (August 12, 2024) NYT Connections for players who have yet to solve the puzzle despite the hints provided in the previous segment.

All answers for NYT Connections of August 12, 2024 (Image via New York Times)

Category	Answers
Yellow category	These words are different Metal Elements. The words are Gold, Lead, Mercury, Tin.
Green category	These words mean different Mattress Sizes. The words are Full, King, Queen, Twin.
Blue category	These words are often used as Slang for Toilets. The words are Can, Head, John Throne.
Purple category	These are different Kinds of Knives. The words are Bowie, Butcher, Butter, Butterfly

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