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Today’s Connections hint and answer on 3rd September for 450

If you’re looking for today’s answer for the Connections puzzle on September 3rd, you’re in the right place!

For those unfamiliar with the game, Connections requires players to categorize a set of 16 words into four groups based on shared themes. The connections can vary widely, from synonyms to categories of items found in specific locations, like a kitchen.

While it may sound straightforward, the challenge lies in the differing difficulty levels of the connection groups: Yellow is the simplest, while Purple is the most complex. Thus, finding today’s answer could prove to be quite a challenge. You might quickly identify one group, but another might leave you puzzled. Luckily, we’re here to assist!

Connections was originally developed during a game jam by The New York Times game department, with its beta version released in June 2023. Since its introduction, it has gained immense popularity, second only to Wordle. Some have even drawn parallels between Connections and the BBC’s Only Connect program.

Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle

Before revealing the answer, let’s explore some hints for today’s puzzle:

Yellow – You’re free!
Green – More.
Blue – Money.
Purple – Egg and A would also fit.
Pardon belongs to Yellow, Extra belongs to Green, and Yen belongs to Blue.

Keep in mind that Yellow is the easiest group to identify, followed by Green, Blue, and finally Purple as the most challenging.

Words for September 3rd

Here are the words featured in today’s Connections puzzle. Use the hints to try and make connections before we reveal the answers:

Too, Real, Fore, Spare, Won, Arrow, Extra, Pound, Knuckle, Excuse, Over, Block, Save, Beyond, Pardon, Yen.

Connections Answer for September 3rd

Now, let’s get to the answers for today’s Connections:

Absolve – Excuse, Pardon, Save, Spare
Excessively – Beyond, Extra, Over, Too
Global Currencies – Pound, Real, Won, Yen
___Head – Arrow, Block, Fore, Knuckle

Interestingly, I managed to solve today’s puzzle without any incorrect guesses! My approach was a bit unconventional; I started with the blue group, then moved to yellow, and after some contemplation, I finally completed the purple and green groups.

What to Play After Connections?

If you’re eager for more word-related challenges, the obvious follow-up is Wordle. However, if you’ve already tackled that, The New York Times offers several other games. You can try the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, or Strands, which is still in beta. For a different type of game, consider trying Tiles, a matching game, or Sudoku.

If you’re in the mood for a different challenge, Semantle requires you to guess a word based on its meaning, focusing on the numerical values of your guesses. Alternatively, Puzzgrid offers a similar format to Connections, but with a time constraint of three minutes to solve each puzzle.

For those who enjoy the quiz format, watching Only Connect is also a great option!

Good luck with today’s Connections!