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New Year’s Weekend Connection: A Fun Way to Ring in the New Year
As we welcome a fresh start and the dawn of a new year, many people around the world are looking for ways to unwind and de-stress. If you’re like me, you may have been indulging in some quality gaming time over the holidays, and I’m here to help make it even more enjoyable.
In today’s “NYT Connections” puzzle, we were faced with an intriguing set of clues that required us to think creatively and strategically. With 16 words at our disposal – BEACH, DATE, LOCK, CHERRY, FUR, MAROON, TIME, PAIR, STRAND, HEAD, LOCATION, BRICK, DURATION, YOU, RUBY, WISP, and TREE – the possibilities seemed endless.
As we delve into the puzzle, I must admit that I initially got flummoxed by a red herring, opting for an incorrect combination of STRAND, BEACH, MAROON, and BRICK. It wasn’t until I shifted my strategy and drew a connection between CHERRY and RUBY that the yellows began to stand out.
But I didn’t let frustration get the better of me! Instead, I took a step back, cleared my mind (and my dance floor), and refocused. And what did I find? A sense of accomplishment and a renewed energy after taking a few minutes to shake off my funk with some upbeat tunes.
So, if you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed as we approach the new year, take a cue from this puzzle and remember that sometimes, all it takes is a little creative thinking and a healthy dose of self-care to get us back on track.
Source: www.forbes.com
