Today's Connections Hints & Answers For April 23, 2024 (Puzzle #316)

The newest Connections collection is available for fans to solve and today's categories shouldn't be too difficult for most players. There's a good mix of categories in today's game that fit in nicely with normal general knowledge, as well as some of a well-loved actor's filmography.

Be wary though, as some of the words in today's game could cause a little misdirection with other incorrect Connections. There are a few color-themed words, as well as a couple of location-based matches that aren't in a category together. Taking it slow, and making sure you have the best possible matches is one of the easiest ways to score a win in Connections.

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Today's Connections Category Hints

April 23 #316

Before we fully spoil today's Connections answers we wanted to provide just a little help in the form of today's categories. If you're close to an answer, knowing what the grouping is might push you in the right direction.

THROW OUT TERRA FIRMA SEAS TOM HANKS MOVIES

Today's Connections Answers

April 23 #316

Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained

THROW OUT BOOT BOUNCE EJECT TOSS

We scored the yellow category in second place today and it's easy to see why. There isn't anything too difficult about connecting these words as they all stand out from the rest of the pack. BOOT and EJECT were the first two we noticed and it didn't take long at all to notice BOUNCE and TOSS as other ways to kick someone, or something, out.

Green Answers: Revealed & Explained

TERRA FIRMA EARTH GROUND LAND SOIL

Green was the first category we scored today, and despite not knowing the actual category title, it was still an easy selection to spot. LAND and SOIL grabbed our attention right away and GROUND came quickly after. EARTH took a bit longer, but we didn't waste any attempts before scoring this one, which is always a great start.

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Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained

SEAS BALTIC BLACK PHILIPPINE RED

BLACK and RED jumped out right away once there were only eight words left, but for color reasons, and not for the fact that they are seas. BALTIC actually put our brain in Sea-mode which matched BLACK and RED quickly with the rest. We honestly didn't know about the PHILIPPINE Sea, so it was a bit of a guess since we're pretty sure there is no sea in PHILADELPHIA. It is always sunny though.

Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained

TOM HANKS MOVIES BIG PHILADELPHIA SPLASH SULLY

These were the leftover words for us today, but we knew instantly what they all had in common. Tom Hanks is one of the best actors of this generation and a beloved human being. We've been watching his movies since the original anti-Dungeon & Dragons movie Mazes and Monsters from 1982. He has captivated audiences for years and continues to haunt my nightmares with his uncanny valley face from The Polar Express.

Other Games Like Connections

Before you run off to watch Tom Hanks' best film, The ’Burbs obviously, check out these other browser-based casual games.

Game Name How To Play Is It Free To Play? Wordle (NYT) Solve a random five-letter word by using color clues. Every Wordle answer can be found in our daily updated list. Yes The Password Game Create a password in this ever-changing, not-so-simple game. You can find some helpful tips in our Password Game guide. Yes Nerdle Guess the math equation and solution in six attempts. Yes Dordle Guess two words on side-by-side word boards in six attempts Yes