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Everyone's going to think you fell out of a very chic time machine when you're rocking this vintage-style matte lip and retro floral bathing suit.
1. A set of itty bitty vintage-inspired spoons that are just BEGGING to be used for all your coffee, tea, dessert, and yogurt needs. (Is it just me, or do we all have an Emotional Support Tiny Spoon?)
Promising review: "The perfect little coffee spoons on my coffee bar! They go with my modern vintage thrifted decor and make me smile. 🥰" — Lindsey
Get a set of six from Amazon for $5.48.
2. A vintage-style lipstick designed to be a replica of the most popular lipsticks of old Hollywood, from the "Fairest Red - 1937" inspired by Snow White to the "Besame Red - 1920" as a tribute to flapper girls in the 1920s. These richly pigmented, hydrating lipsticks are cult faves for serving retro glamour designed with modern formulas for all-day wear.
Besame is a small business that specializes in classically-inspired beauty products.
Psst — you may have spotted these shades on Lily Collins in Emily in Paris!
Promising review: "I have been wearing this brand of lipstick since the '90s. I love the historic colors. The texture and shape of the lipstick allows me to do perfect lips! The formulation stays on well but doesn't chap my lips — even in hot weather! I would strongly recommend this lipstick for anyone who wants a luxurious red lip." — Not so Tech Savvy
Get it from Amazon for $29 (available in 10 shades).
3. A set of limited edition Band-Aids with retro flower patterns so the next time you get a little ouch, you can be like, "wound care, but make it fashion."
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Promising review: "Cute, retro, and good quality. Perfect for summertime cuts and scrapes. Comes with three sizes in the box, each in a different pattern." — R&M
Get a pack of 30 from Amazon for $3.77.
4. A set of retro-style flower petal dessert glasses so you can serve up little puddings, ice creams, and yogurt parfaits and decorate them with edible flowers for your Meghan Markle era. 🌸 Reviewers also use these for cocktails and juice!
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Promising review:"Stunning! I have been seeing a lot of fun drinkware at stores recently. However, the glass is always paper thin and looks to fragile to be used. So I gave these ones a try. Yes, these are it! The glass is thick, the stem it sturdy, the colors are fun, the shape is interesting. I am obsessed. You'll find me sipping my lemon water out of these from now on!" — Amanda
Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.99 (available in two styles).
5. A vintage-inspired crystal candle warmer to add some timeless, cozy glam in your living room or bedroom without worrying about an open flame.
Promising review: "This looks even prettier in person! Works great, very easy setup, and beautiful with the basic lighting as well as the colorful setting. My candles warm quickly with it and start producing the smells quickly. Great product and would recommend!" — Lauren S.
Get it from Amazon for $49.59 (available in two styles).
6. A showstopping cocktail ring set with the kind of timeless beauty that will make everyone think it's a family heirloom. (Heck, with so many reviewers talking about how durable it is, it well could be one day!)
Promising review: "First let me say I LOVE THIS RING!!!! I wear it all the time. I've been wearing it for over a month now, and in the beginning, I tried to take it off when doing dishes, showering, and washing my hands. After about two weeks, I just decided to leave it on, and it has been fine. I never take it off, the ring is true to size. It's not too thin or thick, feels great on, and it is durable. The only con is that the stones can sometimes look cloudy. Other than that, I love it couldn't be happier, it's great for the price, and I am very pleased." — tracy k revels
Get it from Amazon for $22.99 (available in four colors).
7. A set of vinyl coasters to give your coffee table a delightfully retro nostalgic touch *and* protect it from the perils of condensation.
Promising review: "I absolutely adore these!!! They are so cute and definitely do the job! They keep the surface free from water rings and make me giggle!" — johnny williams
Get a set of six from Amazon for $4.99.
8. A waterproof retro-style Bluetooth speaker designed like a mini radio so you can blast your favorite songs as adorably as possible. Reviewers love how portable this little gizmo is, and how well the sound carries despite its size!
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Promising review: "This is a great little speaker at an awesome price. I charged it when I opened the package on arrival, and it's been playing all day with no problem. Great sound, and surprising how the sound carries; it's in the living room, and I'm in the kitchen, but it sounds like it's right next to me. Recommend this item for sure." — Cindy Treffer
Get it from Amazon for $15.20 (available in six styles).
9. And a vintage-style six-in-one Bluetooth record player that plays *deep breath* vinyls, CDs, AND cassettes along with connecting to Bluetooth and the radio, so you can walk down every single musical path on memory lane.
Promising review:"I bought this as a gift for my husband. He truly loved it. The needle is very good, and the sound quality is wonderful. It can play records, cassettes, CDs, and the radio. It can also connect via Bluetooth. So many ways to play music. It is easy to use. The value was amazing. It is a little heavy, but the box is very sturdy, and I expect to last a long time." — MAREBARE
Get it from Amazon for $93.70+ (available in nine styles).
10. A reversible vintage-inspired floral bathing suit with adjustable, oh-so-sweet bow straps that are almost too cute to exist. Like, spare some cuteness for the rest of the beach, will you??
Reviewers mention if you're in between sizes, to size up!
Promising review:"This suit is so pretty! I was nervous that for the price, it would be poor quality, but it looks just like the photos. The material is nice and thick, and I love that it's padded. I'm between a small and medium, so I sized up based on other reviews." — Morgan Meldrum
Get it from Amazon for $29.59 (available in women's sizes 2–14 and seven styles).
11. A set of vintage-style botanical wall art prints to bring all the timeless beauty of a well-loved garden into your home without actually having to maintain one.
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Dream Big Printables is a small business that specializes in wall art and decor.
Promising review: "Absolutely love these prints. They are more beautiful in person and of great quality. They are sturdy and not just a piece of thin paper. I will definitely buy from this seller again." — Sherry Wagner
Get it from Amazon for $19.95.
Psst — you can snag four 8 x 10 frames to fit them on Amazon!
12. And a gorgeous vintage-inspired botanical tapestry that will bring some much-needed calm, lovely vibes to your space with almost *zero* effort on your part — all you have to do is hang it up with the included hook.
Promising review:"This is a very nice item that I am using in my small Florida apartment to enhance my decor since my hobby is growing indoor houseplants. It is the best-quality item I own. It's beautiful, the pictures didn't do it justice." — Sharon Boggs
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
13. Kitsch's iconic claw clip, well-known for its delicate style and strong, sturdy clamp suitable for all hair types. Yes, it's more expensive than the cheaper sets you can get out there, but this is actually built to last and has specially rounded teeth to prevent hair damage.
Kitsch is an LA-based, self-financed, woman-owned business established in 2010 that specializes in hair accessories.
Promising review:"Love that you can dress this up or down! It is my go-to accessory for working in preschool to put my hair up quickly. It is elegant and classic. It is amazingly durable, even in getting thrown in the bottom of my heavy work bag! I am amazed by this clip. I have coarse, medium thick hair, and it is a perfect size." — Niki
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
14. A sophisticated, airtight ribbed storage canister you can use to elevate everything from coffee grounds to laundry beads to cotton balls — the sky is your very chic limit.
Promising review: "These are so versatile. Right now I have different teas in them, but in the fall I have other ideas. The size is perfect for me. The quality is great and the lids fit well. The material is glass glass with wooden like lids." — Darlene Hohn
Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in two shapes and two sizes).
15. A plush velvet vintage-inspired ottoman that'll serve not just as a sweet accent to any room, but also give you some ~sneaky storage~ to help declutter and calm your space.
Another bonus? If you flip the lid over, it has a wooden base, so you can *also* use this as a teensy snack table. I recently got one of these for my new apartment to stash my candles and ~candle accessories~ in and it's pretty much become my favorite piece of furniture?? I use it to prop up my feet during work hours and sometimes if I want to eat on my couch I'll use it as a tray. It's also sturdy enough to sit on, if I ever wanted to have guests over and needed an extra chair. It was RIDICULOUSLY easy to set up — I had it done in less than 10 minutes, and probably didn't even need the directions. It also just looks so darn cute (and comes in so many colors that I'm tempted to buy another!).
Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in three colors).
16. A handy, aesthetically pleasing kitchen measurement conversion magnet for the avid baker who is like, "Avoiding math, but make it fashion." This pretty little magnet will make sure your pretty little head doesn't have to break itself with equations the next time you bake.
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Levain & Co is a small business that specializes in kitchen conversion charts and kitchen tools.
Promising review: "I bake often (following recipes on the internet) and usually have to convert some of the ingredient amounts. I'm glad I got this — super helpful, especially because it has the conversions for different ingredients. It's also very cute! It's not too big either which is a plus." — Jasmine
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
17. A set of six rustic-style ceramic ramekins so versatile that you'll be putting them to WORK. Not only can you use these in your oven or air fryer to cook in smaller portions for lava cakes and egg bakes, but you can use them to serve ice cream, yogurt parfaits, dips, and snacks.
Mora Ceramics is a small business that specializes in home goods.
Promising review: "Very high-end ramekins! Pricey, but worth every penny. They are absolutely stunning! They are very well-made. They are large and I absolutely love them. I highly recommend and I will also definitely buy again from this company." — Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three styles).
18. A darling "Candle By The Hour" beehive candle with an absolutely genius concept — once you light it, it only burns until the flame reaches the tip of the little extinguisher, so you don't have to worry about forgetting an open flame. This version is especially cute because you get to decorate the little bees on it yourself!
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This is made of beeswax and designed to burn for a total of 70 hours!
Promising review:"I bought two of these candles, the bigger one and the small one. They are so freaking cute! They look and feel 100% like the pictures! My daughters and I had fun decorating the wax with the toy bees. I lit them for the first time because the lights went out and I was scared at first because I didn't think they would go out, they 100% go out and I was so relieved I lit some more and went to bed. I am just so glad I got these." — Melissa Gray
Get it from Amazon for $23.92.
19. A vintage-inspired essential oil diffuser to waft calming scents through your space and add a subtle touch of ~quiet luxury~ by serving double time as decor.
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(According to Johns Hopkins, you may want to avoid diffusing oils around larger groups and young children because of the side effects of different oils. You may also want to avoid using an oil diffuser around pets with breathing problems, according to the ASPCA.)
Promising review:"This really is a game changer for my space, it covers a really large area and smells so good. Plus this holds so much water. This is the perfect size to sit on the end table in the family room. You can hardly tell it's there, but when you, do it's a beautiful display." — Customer
Get it from Amazon for $48.99 (clip the $9 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two styles).
20. A crystal martini shaker so luxe and old school that you'll think you're in an episode of Mad Men whenever you mix yourself an after-work drink. Looks like you're going to have to buy a whole new vintage wardrobe to match. 🍸
Promising review: "Absolutely gorgeous!!! I have tended bar professionally (full time or part time) for so many years I don't want to say .... beautiful unleaded crystal. Very sturdy. I think it will be my forever cocktail shaker ❤️." — Susan H.
Get it from Amazon for $22.95 (available in three colors).
21. A set of gorgeous tortoise shell wine glasses for a warm, inviting, but delightfully bold statement in your kitchen.
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Promising review: "If you're looking for a beautiful wine glass that's heavier than the normal this is for you. I love the weight and the look. I'm throwing out the thin and buying more of these!" — ladylucky08
Get a set of two from Amazon for $35.99.
22. And a set of vintage-inspired glass mugs reviewers love to use for everything from coffee to yogurt parfaits to oatmeal to add a subtle little Great Gatsby -esque touch to their morning routines.
Promising review: "Came straight to Amazon when I saw these beautiful mugs on TikTok. I just had to have them! I'm very picky with mugs, these are perfect for me. Stunning to look at and a pleasure to drink out of. Highly recommend!" — Margarita Harutoonian
Get a set of two from Amazon for $15.99 (available in seven styles).
23. A sweet-as-pie vintage-style jewelry catch-all complete with little bow details, so you can lean ALL the way into your coquette era. 🎀
Reviewers say to pay attention to the measurements, because it's smaller than they assumed!
Promising review: "Charming and elegant. This looks so expensive. I gave it to my mother for her birthday, and she was quite impressed. She uses it as a place to put her rings when she is doing things in the kitchen. It's the perfect size, and she was very impressed. I didn't want to tell her how inexpensive it was, but isn't that what you want in a gift? A big bang for your buck?" — NMW
Get it from Amazon for $9.69 (available in five styles).
24. A set of retro chic, super absorbent checkered hand towels for your kitchen or bathroom as the ultimate in decor hacks for jazzing up a boring, neutral space.
Promising review: "Best kitchen/hand towels I have found on Amazon yet. I get so many compliments on these!! Just bought some for my sister and mom, they love them so much. Soft and absorbent, just the right thickness, has some wear and tear after just a couple of months, but we use them daily and have washed and dried them a lot. Definitely worth the price." — CA
Get a set of four from Amazon for $18.39.
25. A cleverly designed slim side table designed to fit seamlessly into smaller spaces, whether it's by your bed or the edge of a couch or recliner. Reviewers love how delightfully deep the drawers are for storage, and how durable and functional it is for the affordable price.
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Promising review: "This table is more attractive than I expected. Our first house guest commented that she thought I'd picked up an Art Deco piece at an antique store. I'm using it in the den as a side table beside a recliner. It fits perfectly and can easily hold a beverage (on a coaster!) and remotes; plus, it has two roomy drawers for tissues and other odds and ends. The workmanship is excellent. Overall, I'm extremely pleased. Well worth the price. — L M Gee
Get it from Amazon for $176.99 (also available in a set of two).
26. A retro-style 12-cup programmable coffee maker that has all the bells and whistles of its sleeker, modern counterparts, and all the nostalgic aesthetic of the '60s. It has a "keep warm" function that works for two hours before automatically shutting off, and you can even schedule it to make coffee at a particular time each day so you're never caught caffeine-less again.
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Promising review:"We have had a few other appliances from Nostalgia and we've been very pleased with the brand, so when my wife was looking for a coffee maker and we saw this was Nostalgia brand, the purchase was a no brainer. It looks great on our counter, it works pretty much like every other coffee pot, and the reusable filter is a great touch too. And my wife swears this coffee is better than the last coffee maker." — G. King
Get it from Amazon for $69.99+ (available in three colors).
27. A set of dainty ceramic fruit keepers you'll feel oh-so-cottagecore using to store your farmer's market haul on Saturday mornings.
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Promising review: "These berry baskets are so cute and actually larger than I expected. They hold an entire two pound container of strawberries. The color is perfect for my decor and the floral print is a really nice touch I think. I plan to buy more sets as gifts!" — handshaker17
Get a set of four from Amazon for $29.99.
28. An ornate baroque-style golden mirror for your entryway so you can blow your cute self a kiss on your way out the door every morning, and guests can "oooh" and "ahhh" at your good taste when they come to visit.
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Promising review: "This looks gorgeous in our entry way! Super affordable and great quality without the designer price." — Heather Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $109.79+ (clip the $20 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in three sizes and three styles).
29. A Vintage Bookshelf Edition of Scrabble designed in a box that blends so seamlessly into your bookshelf that guests will be downright dazzled when you pull it out for game night. Psst — you can collect even more of the 12 classic games converted into "books" from the vintage collection, including Monopoly and Clue!
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This was featured on Oprah's Favorite Things for 2024!
Check out a TikTok of the Vintage Bookshelf Edition of Candyland in action.
Promising review: "I love this whole collection! These games look like art. They are so nice displayed on the built-in, I sometimes forget they're actually real, practical games I can pull out and use!" – trey
Get it from Amazon for $44.99.
Check out the rest of the vintage game collection on Amazon.
30. A retro-style air fryer, because with the millennial love for all things vintage and air-fried, this was less of a possibility and more of an inevitability. A cute and ridiculously handy inevitability, though — this has 10 preset digital functions to air fry, toast, bake, broil, roast, reheat, warm, slow cook, and dehydrate, and has a "family size" capacity so you can whip up a whole meal at once.
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Promising review: "I recently bought this air fryer. It has a sleek design and cool color, adding a modern touch to my kitchen. Setting up was a breeze, and the user-friendly control panel makes it easy to adjust settings depending on what I am cooking. Efficient cooking, consistent results, and easy cleanup make it the perfect addition to my kitchen. Overall, a very solid choice!" — Xinkai Chen
Get it from Amazon for $229.99 (available in six colors).
31. A retro-style kitchen wall clock with a built-in thermometer *and* timer, bless her deeply functional, aesthetically-pleasing heart.
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Promising review: "This reproduction looks very cute in my kitchen. I love the way the clock ticks as the hand moves. Everything works on it, including the timer. Very nice. I may buy another one for a gift. It comes in lots of colors." — ibsharkbait
Get it from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in nine colors).
32. A sweet little bedside alarm clock worth buying not just for the ~aesthetic~, but to set an alarm that ISN'T your phone, so you aren't tempted to start your day getting sucked into a TikTok-Instagram-whatever we're calling Twitter this week black hole before you even get out of bed.
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Promising review: "Small, cute, functional clock. It's simple and user-friendly. Great for travel or to use at home. It emits no ticking sound, perfect for those who need silence at night, and has a standard beep alarm. I've used it as a bedside alarm clock and have found it to be accurate. I've used it simply to display in the living room as well, because it looks great anywhere! It's only downside is there doesn't seem to be a light/glowing hands to determine the time in the dark if needed, which can be helpful if you're using it as a bedside alarm. Otherwise, it's a great clock." — Kinsey Maneval
Get it from Amazon for $16.60 (available in three colors).
33. A quirky Mason jar–themed scrubber holder, because as much as we respect our beloved sponges for all their hard work, this a *much* more pleasant sight to behold than all of them loose on the counter.
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Promising review:"It looks so cute in your kitchen and it holds your little pot scrubber. Very nice addition in the kitchen." — Pamela O'Brien
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in six colors).
34. A dimmable floor lamp for the perfect amount of soft ambience that will make you want to put on a jazz record and some satin slippers for some old school cozy vibes.
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Promising review:"I saw this light elsewhere, and an image search brought me to Amazon. I am thrilled. The lamp is dim, but you can see it still gives light as needed (brightness is adjustable). My husband, who rarely comments, remarked that the lamp is not only useful but also pretty. The price is very affordable, and several finishes are available. It even includes the three light bulbs needed. Super easy to assemble. Well packaged. You will enjoy this purchase, trust me!" — alexandria ginni
Get it from Amazon for $59.49+ (available in seven colors).
35. A retro-style toaster that is not only cute as a button, but has some very useful buttons — including "bagel" and "defrost" options that are total game changers for anyone who considers themselves a true fan of carbs.
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Promising review:"The color is perfect, and my first slices of toast were too. It's easy to adjust. I used the included guide with pictures to adjust the knob based on how dark I like my toast. It was exactly how I like it. My old toaster was basically giving me warm bread. Not this little baby. I'm so happy I found it and that I didn't wait to buy it." — Shytel
Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in 10 colors)
36. A beginner-friendly vintage-style tarot deck reviewers love not only for its intricate, sophisticated designs, but its size — these are much larger than a traditional deck for a more visual, weighted experience. A helpful (and very pretty!!) guide is included.
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Eighty Eight Miracles is a small business that specializes in tarot decks.
Promising review: " I've been reading tarot for close to15 years and have had many decks. This deck is one of the most beautiful I have purchased. I love the simplicity and elegance of the gold on black. I also love the enormous size. Yes, they are a bit more difficult to work with, but I've always loved larger decks. They give an air of mystery, glamour, and drama. I recommend shuffling sideways or doing a table shuffle." — K. Lily
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
37. A typewriter-style portable wireless keyboard so you can have all the retro thrill and satisfaction of typing on a typewriter without the absolute nightmare of somehow making a typo on the last letter at the bottom of the page.
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Promising review:"The typewriter mechanical keyboard is a blast to use, giving you that classic clack and retro vibe with every keystroke. It's not just a fun throwback — it's solid and feels great to type on. It also has different lighting modes on it which is great when you want to type with a dim light. It is aesthetically pleasing as well." — Mr&Mrs
Get it from Amazon for $75.59 (clip the 10% off coupon on the product page for this price).
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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Looking for a different day? A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Wednesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Wednesday, June 11 (game #731). Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game. SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers. Today's NYT Connections words are… BOWLING WRESTLING MISSING DISHING SPOONING SIRING BUZZING SEWING LORDING SPILLING HUGGING DOCTORING SNUGGLING ACUPUNCTURING WHISPERING CUDDLING What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: Two become one GREEN: Tittle tattling BLUE: Think words that rhyme with weedle and sin PURPLE: Begin with honorifics Need more clues? We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles… What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups? YELLOW: GETTING COZY GREEN: GOSSIPING BLUE: ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES PURPLE: STARTING WITH TITLES Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM. The answers to today's Connections, game #732, are… YELLOW: GETTING COZY CUDDLING, HUGGING, SNUGGLING, SPOONING GREEN: GOSSIPING BUZZING, DISHING, SPILLING, WHISPERING BLUE: ENGAGING IN AN ACTIVITY WITH PINS OR NEEDLES ACUPUNCTURING, BOWLING, SEWING, WRESTLING PURPLE: STARTING WITH TITLES DOCTORING, LORDING, MISSING, SIRING My rating: Moderate My score: 1 mistake All of the _ING words in the grid made for a very baffling game today, but a couple of the groups were also designed to confuse. GETTING COZY was elementary enough, but I struggled to put together the green group. Correctly thinking it was about GOSSIPING, I included DOCTORING as I think of this as a phrase about making things up, which is what most gossip is (invented by PRs to benefit their client or by journalists to benefit their numbers). On my second go at it I included BUZZING only because of the vaguely gossipy Buzzfeed website, not because I'd ever heard of the term buzzing. Every day's a school day. Next, I knew that ACUPUNCTURING and SEWING were linked and saw the connection with BOWLING pins, but it wasn't until the game was long over that I realized why WRESTLING was part of the group, thanks to the many different types of pin moves from the Gannosuke Clutch to the Oklahoma Roll (yes, I am looking at Wikipedia). How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below. YELLOW: BOAST BLUSTER, CROW, SHOW OFF, STRUT GREEN: ARC-SHAPED THINGS BANANA, EYEBROW, FLIGHT PATH, RAINBOW BLUE: CEREAL MASCOTS COUNT, ELVES, LEPRECHAUN, ROOSTER PURPLE: WAYS TO DENOTE A CITATION ASTERISK, DAGGER, NUMBER, PARENS NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult. On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room. It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers. It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.