Cracking the Code: NYT Connections Game - October 28th Edition
Been scratching your head over the New York Times Connections Game? You're not alone! This week's puzzle, on October 28th, threw some curveballs, but we've got you covered. Let's unravel this mind-bending challenge together.
The Setup
As always, the Connections Game presents us with a set of 16 words. We're tasked with connecting them in a series of chains, using a word from the previous link to create a new association. No repeats allowed!
This Week's Words:
- SUGAR
- GRAIN
- FROG
- PIG
- CROWN
- ROPE
- PEN
- CLOTH
- BOAT
- MOUSE
- HONEY
- RING
- TUBE
- CHICKEN
- SNOW
- WATER
Let's Get Cracking:
- Sugar - Honey: Honey is made by bees, who are often attracted to sugary substances.
- Honey - Bee: Bees are the makers of honey.
- Bee - Hive: Bees live in hives.
- Hive - Wax: Hives are constructed from beeswax.
- Wax - Candle: Candles are often made from wax.
- Candle - Flame: Candles create a flame.
- Flame - Fire: Fire is a source of flames.
- Fire - Heat: Fire produces heat.
- Heat - Melt: Heat can melt things.
- Melt - Snow: Snow can melt due to heat.
- Snow - Water: Snow is essentially frozen water.
- Water - Boat: Boats float on water.
- Boat - Rope: Boats often use ropes for mooring.
- Rope - Knot: Ropes are tied in knots.
- Knot - Tie: A knot is a type of tie.
- Tie - Cloth: Ties are made from cloth.
- Cloth - Pen: Pens have a cloth nib that helps with writing.
- Pen - Ink: Pens use ink.
- Ink - Write: You write with a pen and ink.
- Write - Pig: Pigs are known for their "oink" sound.
- Pig - FROG: Frog rhymes with "hog," which is another name for pig.
- FROG - Grain: Frogs often eat grains like rice.
- Grain - CROWN: The word "grain" can be used to describe a crown.
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