Connections No. 513 Hints and Answer for November 5, 2024
Hello, everyone! ready to dive into today’s Connections puzzle from the New York Times. If you’re tackling today’s puzzle, this guide will help you think through the connections without giving away the answer immediately. So, let’s look at the hints first—if you're feeling stuck, keep reading for some clues, and we’ll reveal the solution at the end.
Puzzle Words for November 5, 2024:
- Caterpillar
- Clam
- Mushroom
- Kingdom
- Turtle
- Peach
- Egg
- Pipe Cleaner
- Princess, Marker
- Donkey
- Carpet
- Nut, Dragon
- Fleece
- Ogre
Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle
Hint 1: Look for “Fuzzy” Items
One group in today’s puzzle revolves around things that can feel soft or fuzzy. Items like a Caterpillar or Fleece might come to mind here. Think about objects or creatures you might describe as having a soft or fuzzy texture.
Hint 2: Focus on Magical Elements
There’s a set of words that ties to “magic.” You might spot a connection among objects or concepts you often associate with fantasy or mystical themes. For example, a Carpet could bring to mind a magic carpet, or Kingdom could be tied to a magical realm.
Hint 3: Think “Shells”
Another group has to do with items or creatures that have shells. What common items or animals are known for their protective outer layers? Words like Clam and Egg could fit well here.
Hint 4: A Popular Movie Featuring a Princess, Donkey, and Ogre
This last group will resonate if you’re a fan of animated movies. Think of a beloved franchise involving a green ogre, a princess, a talking donkey, and a dragon. This famous group could help you identify the final category.
Solution for Today’s Puzzle
All right, ready for the answer? Let’s go over each category and reveal the connections!
Fuzzy Things (Yellow Group)
- Caterpillar, Pipe Cleaner, Peach, Fleece
These all share a fuzzy texture or appearance.
- Caterpillar, Pipe Cleaner, Peach, Fleece
Magical Concepts (Purple Group)
- Magic Carpet, Magic Marker, Magic Kingdom, Magic Mushroom
Each of these items has “magic” in its name, representing different magical elements.
- Magic Carpet, Magic Marker, Magic Kingdom, Magic Mushroom
Items with Shells (Green Group)
- Clam, Nut, Turtle, Egg
These are all things with shells or protective outer layers.
- Clam, Nut, Turtle, Egg
Characters from Shrek (Blue Group)
- Princess, Donkey, Dragon, Ogre
These characters are all from the animated movie Shrek.
Today’s puzzle cleverly teased us with words that seemed like they could belong to the Mario universe, like Mushroom and Kingdom. But ultimately, those words were there to throw us off! Let me know in the comments: did you get caught by that “red herring”? And for fun, if you’re a Mario fan, what’s your favorite game in the series?
Thanks for playing along! Be sure to check back tomorrow for another Connections challenge.