are you tackling the neat connections puzzle today whether you are a seasoned Pro or just starting I've got you covered with some handy hints and a full breakdown of today's answers for September 10th 2024 puzzle number 457 we have an intriguing set of categories that will challenge your word association skills let's dive into the themes offer some clever Clues and uncover the solutions to start today's puzzle divides the 16 tiles into four distinct categories each with its unique theme first up is the yellow category which revolves around the concept of varieties if you find yourself stuck here think of words that represent different kinds or types of things for today the words are kinds sorts stripes and tights it's a straightforward grouping but keep in mind that stripes might throw you off since it's often used metaphorically to describe diversity next we have the green category with the theme transfer this one's a bit easier too focusing on verbs related to the act of moving something from one place to another the words are deliver give hand and pass these all share the core idea of transferring or conveying so this group should be relatively simple to identify moving on to the blue category which which is a touch more complex we encounter rating systems here the challenge is to identify terms associated with evaluating or scoring the words in this category are AF percentage stars and thumbs each of these terms relates to how something is rated are judged from letter grades to percentage scores and thumbs up ratings finally the purple category is the trickiest with the theme things with Kings this Cate involves finding connections to items or concepts associated with Kings or royalty the words are Checkers deck of cards moniki and NHL it's a bit of a puzzle here as NHL might be unexpected but remember that the Los Angeles Kings are professional hockey team tying this category together when solving the puzzle it helps to start by grouping the most obvious connections and then tackle the more elusive categories for in sorts and types clearly fit into the varieties group while d e l i v e r h and d g IV and pass are perfect for the transfer category if you're hitting a wall don't be afraid to step back and reassess the words that seem out of place in this puzzle some words may initially seem to fit multiple categories but a closer inspection will reveal the correct grouping for example stars and thumbs might make you think of different rating systems while AF and percentage fit into the educational or evaluative context with these hints and insights you're well on your way to mastering today's neat connections puzzle good luck and enjoy the challenge if you're looking for more tips or past hints remember to bookmark this page for your daily puzzle fix stay subscribed for more videos