Midweek brings us closer to the weekend, so let’s explore today’s Connections solution for July 17th.
This daily brain teaser presents 16 terms to categorize into four thematic clusters. These associations might involve shared concepts, geographic references, household items, or more abstract links. Each color-coded group varies in complexity, ranging from straightforward (Yellow) to particularly challenging (Purple).
Developed through The New York Times’ creative experimentation sessions, this puzzle gained rapid popularity since its summer 2023 debut. While similar to other linguistic challenges, it offers unique twists that keep players engaged daily.
Today’s Puzzle Clues
Before revealing solutions, consider these categorical hints:
- Yellow – Involve interference or specific locations
- Green – Phrases used to downplay concerns
- Blue – Share a common three-letter prefix
- Purple – Aquatic creature suffixes in various terms
| Snoop | Glue | Worries | Nose Around |
| Pac | Power | Pry | Camisole |
| Poke | Sweat | Cape Cod | Biggie |
| Hard Feelings | Mario World | Drum and Bass | Wu-Tang |
July 17th Solutions
The categorized groups for today’s challenge are:
- Interference Actions – Nose Around, Poke, Pry, Snoop
- Reassuring Phrases – Biggie, Hard Feelings, Sweat, Worries
- “Super” Completions – Glue, Mario World, Pac, Power
- Marine Life Suffixes – Camisole, Cape Cod, Drum and Bass, Wu-Tang
