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What better way is there to start the week than by solving today’s NYT Connections?

Well, assuming youcansolve it, because today’s puzzle might well challenge you.

NYT Connections homescreen on a phone, on a purple background

But never fear I’ve got some hints for you below.

What should you do once you’ve finished?

Why, play some more word games of course.

NYT Connections words for game 358 on a purple background

This was mean of the NYT to give us a difficult Connections puzzle on a Monday morning.

The first one I solved wasn’t too bad at least.

After that, I was a little stuck.

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OK, a lot stuck.

I simply couldn’t think of anything that united the remaining 12 words.

Or rather I could, but only for a couple of them.

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WAX and HONEYCOMB could suggest ‘bees’, for instance.

Or could ORGANISM and SOLAR PANEL both be related to needing sunlight?

How many things are there that you’re free to say about a spreadsheet?

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SOLAR PANEL and ORGANISM were added to complete the blue set.

I played the first set and solved that one, leaving me with one more that Inearlysolved independently.

How did you do today?Send me an emailand let me know.

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NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times.

For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.

It’s playable for free via theNYT Games siteon desktop or mobile.

NYT Connections answers for game 358 on a purple background