Today's NYT Connections hints and answers (August 20, 2024): Puzzle #436 answers

Modified Aug 20, 2024 03:53 GMT

The words for today's NYT Connections include different animals, which might make you think that this must be a category in today's puzzle. However, there is no such section in today's puzzle. While five words denote different animals, they sit in two different groups. This is a great trick played by the publishers to confuse the players.

However, this article brings some hints to help you figure out the categories so that you can easily figure out the words and solve the puzzle to save your winning streak.

Today's NYT Connections hints (August 20, 2024)

The words in NYT Connections today are related to nature, some symbols, and more. The table below will help you with the hints for NYT Connections of today:

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

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Categories	Hints
Yellow category	These bring relief on a hot summer day.
Green category	These things often move in a circle.
Blue category	Many people believe their future depends on it.
Purple category	These are popular characters of a famous doctor.

While we have tried our best to be discreet, some hints might give away the answers. However, if you are still stuck, you can check the next segment for all the answers.

Today's NYT Connections answers (August 20, 2024)

This segment will discuss all the categories and answers for today's Connections puzzle. Follow the table below to save your winning streak.

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

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Categories	Answers
Yellow category	The category is for Rush of Wind. The words are Blow, Draft, Gust, and Puff.
Green category	This category is called Rotate. The words are Crank, Reel, Turn, and Wind.
Blue category	This category is for different Zodiac Symbols. The words are Bull, Lion, Crab, and Ram.
Purple category	This category is for Dr. Seuss Title Figures. The words are Cat, Grinch, Pop, and Turl.

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