NYT Connections Today — Clues and Answers for Friday, September 6 (Game #453)

NYT Connections! This puzzle involves finding the connections between seemingly unrelated words. We have a few clues to guide you on your journey, but ultimately the solution lies in your own clever deductions.

Here is a breakdown of the word list:

This word may make you think of a type of transportation, but it also has a connection to a specific type of animal.

This word is related to a specific color, but also has a connection to a type of structure.

This word is synonymous with a certain type of activity, but it also refers to a specific place.

This word is often associated with a specific type of plant, but it also has a connection with a type of material.

This word is related to a specific type of clothing, but it also alludes to a type of event.

Here is a hint for the connection:

The connections between these words are based on a specific type of place. Think about how each word relates to that type of place and you’ll be well on your way to solving the puzzle.

Ready to reveal the answers?

BOAT – Ships are often associated with the sea, and “ships” are also a type of bird.

BLUE – Blue is a color and “plans” are architectural plans.

PLAY – Play is an activity and “playgrounds” are outdoor spaces where children can play.

OAK – Oak is a type of tree, and “oak” is also a type of wood.

DRESS – A gown is a type of clothing and “graduation gowns” are worn at graduation ceremonies.

Did you solve this problem? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to come back next week for another thought-provoking edition of NYT Connections.