Today’s Connections puzzle (May 28) was kind of a brain workout. Some parts felt easy, and others… not so much. If you got stuck or just want to see what you missed, here’s a breakdown of all the hints and groupings, explained in a simple way.
It’s the usual deal—16 words, 4 groups of 4. But as always, some of the connections weren’t obvious until you really stopped to think.
Words That Basically Mean “Connect”
Okay, so this group made sense once you thought about it. These were all about bringing things together. Nothing too tricky here—if you’ve ever talked about linking stuff or people uniting for something, you’d probably recognize these right away.
The words were:
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Link
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Join
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Bridge
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Unite
They kind of speak for themselves. It’s that classic “tie things together” vibe.
Bike Parts, Plain and Simple
This one felt like a giveaway, honestly. If you’ve ever been on a bike (or even just looked at one closely), you could guess these.
Included in the list were:
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Pedal
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Chain
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Saddle
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Wheel
They didn’t try to mess with the meanings or anything—just solid, everyday bike parts. It was probably the easiest group of the day.
Oscar-Winning Movies Since 2000
This group tripped up a few folks, mainly because it’s a mix of old and newer movies. But they all have one thing in common: they’ve won the Academy Award for Best Picture since the year 2000.
The movies were:
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Moonlight
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Gladiator
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Chicago
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Crash
If you didn’t remember one or two of these as Best Picture winners, it was easy to miss the connection.
Music Genres, But with a Twist
Now this was the fun (and slightly annoying) one. Each of these words is almost a music genre—just with an extra letter thrown in. It felt kind of sneaky, but once you caught on, it clicked.
Here’s what they used:
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Rocky (from Rock)
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Pope (from Pop)
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Skat (from Ska)
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Bluest (from Blues)
Yeah, it’s a bit weird. But it’s also kind of clever once you realize what’s going on.
Final Thoughts
This puzzle had a good mix. A couple groups were straightforward, but others needed you to think outside the box—especially that music genre group. If you didn’t get them all, don’t worry. Honestly, these puzzles are meant to mess with your brain a little.
Sometimes it helps to just walk away and come back later. And hey, now you’ve got the answers. Tomorrow’s a new one.
