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It's a new day and that means a new wall of puzzles to solve at the New York Times Connection game. If you're looking to save your streak and just want to improve on that last pesky category, don't worry – we've got all the advice you could possibly need.

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Below you'll find everything you need, from vague advice on what to look for to straight answers. Whether you're looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to keep your record flawless, you've come to the right place.

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Hints for categories

Today's puzzle is nice.

We will list these tips from from the easiest category to the hardestas prescribed by the puzzle itself – Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

If you want tips on today's categories, click below! These won't spoil the actual category names, but will nudge you in the right direction.

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today's yellow category refers to objects designed to hold a large amount of liquid.

today's green category refers to the act of directing something or someone along a certain path.

today's blue category related to American football.

today's purple category refers to a repetitive action that revolves around a single point.

Herring watch: The job titles have nothing to do with each other. Shades of black are not categories, but the two shades of black included here belong to the same group!