February 04, 2025 Connections Puzzle #604 Hints & Answers

Today’s Connections puzzle presents a delightful challenge, particularly noticeable around the halfway point. One of the categories involves an intriguing twist, featuring words that may seem unrelated at first glance. This can create obstacles, as it often requires a special context to understand how these words can fit together. However, with a bit of guidance and some clever strategies from us, you can navigate through the puzzle successfully and secure your victory for the day.

In addition, The Password Game includes a series of mini-puzzles essential for retrieving the final password. Although the daily rules for each mini-puzzle remain constant, their specific variations change regularly. For example, one recurring rule mandates the incorporation of the Wordle puzzle’s answer, which varies every day. By piecing together all the mini-puzzles sequentially, you’ll earn an impenetrable password.

Today’s Connections Category Hints

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Sticky in Connections Categories February 4

Today’s puzzle was simultaneously approachable yet challenging, particularly with unfamiliar words and a tricky category. I found myself making a last-minute successful guess, which turned the game in my favor just before time ran out. To help you avoid pitfalls, I’ve curated key contextual clues based on my experience.

A category focused on various words that denote how to prolong something.
A category dedicated to four methods of altering a surface.
A category featuring four terms tied to a specific realm of physical activity.
A category that includes four words typically preceding a common anatomical term among humans.

For those still piecing together the categories, refer to the list of category names below for further assistance:

CONSERVE

SMOOTH USING FRICTION

SPORTS GAMBLING TERMS

WORDS BEFORE “FINGERS”

Today’s Connections Answers

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Sticky in Connections Answers February 4

Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained

CONSERVE
KEEP	PRESERVE	SAVE	STORE

This category proved to be the simplest, which I completed first—a refreshing change from previous puzzles where the yellow category had been surprisingly challenging. With words like PRESERVE and SAVE being closely related, I easily identified the remaining terms. Nonetheless, I struggled with the other categories as more complexities arose.

Green Answers: Revealed & Explained

SMOOTH USING FRICTION
BUFF	FILE	GRIND	SAND

This category didn’t present much difficulty; keywords like SAND and FILE caught my attention early. While I wasted a few guesses, identifying these connections came naturally. However, the word GRIND might confuse some players due to its differing context compared to the other words.

Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained

SPORTS GAMBLING TERMS
FAVORITE	PARLAY	UNDER	SPREAD

The terms in this category seemed foreign to me. Since no one in my circle participates in sports gambling, and it’s not legal where I live, I found it challenging to connect these words. Despite my unfamiliarity, the words SPREAD and STICKY presented additional confusion, relating to items typically used for spreading on food.

Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained

WORDS BEFORE “FINGERS”
BUTTER	CHICKEN	LADY	STICKY

I was fortunate to have a strong trajectory for this category, bringing me closer to completing the overall puzzle. I had already grouped BUTTER, CHICKEN, and STICKY in previous guesses, which proved advantageous. After considerable effort determining the last word, my final guess paid off, allowing me to complete the puzzle with a hint of anxiety. While I replaced SPREAD with LADY mostly out of desperation, it turned out to be a serendipitous choice.

Other Games Like Connections

Craving additional puzzle experiences today? There are numerous engaging alternatives available to keep you entertained. Below, you’ll find a selection of our top picks.

Game Name	How To Play	Is It Free To Play?
Wordle (NOW)	Solve a random five-letter word using color clues. Check our daily updated list for all answers.	Yes
The Password Game	Create a password in this ever-changing and challenging game. Helpful tips are available in our Password Game guide.	Yes
Nerd	Guess the correct math equation and its solution within six attempts.	Yes
Dordle	Guess two words displayed on side-by-side boards within six tries.	Yes