Monday puzzle time with Conexo! Today’s challenge brought us four distinct categories that really tested my word association skills. If you’re working through September 1st’s grid and need some guidance, I’ve got you covered with hints, strategy tips, and the complete solutions.
What Makes Conexo Special
For newcomers, Conexo is a fantastic word grouping game where you need to organize 16 words into four categories of four words each. It’s similar to other connection games but with its own unique twist and visual style. The challenge lies in identifying the common thread that links each group of four words.
Today’s puzzle had a nice mix of straightforward categories and some that required a bit more creative thinking. Let me walk you through my solving approach and share some strategic hints.
My Solving Strategy for Today
When I first looked at the 16 words, I immediately started scanning for obvious patterns. Some words jumped out as potentially belonging to the same category, while others seemed more ambiguous and could fit multiple groups.
The key with Conexo is starting with your strongest connections and working from there. Today, one category was practically screaming at me from the grid, while others required more careful consideration.
General Conexo Tips That Helped
Look for the Most Obvious Category First: There’s usually one group that’s more straightforward than the others. Lock that in early to reduce confusion.
Think About Different Meanings: Words can have multiple interpretations. A word that seems like it belongs in one category might actually fit better elsewhere.
Consider Context Clues: Sometimes the other words in a potential group help clarify the connection you’re looking for.
Don’t Overthink: While some categories are tricky, they’re not usually impossibly obscure. Trust your instincts when a connection feels right.
Gentle Hints for Each Category
Let me give you some nudges without spoiling the discovery:
Orange Category – Size Matters
Think about scale and magnitude. These words all describe something that’s bigger than average, whether we’re talking about physical size, scope, or extent. What words would you use when something is really, really big?
Green Category – Big Apple Streets
This one’s geography-focused! Think about famous thoroughfares in America’s most iconic city. These are streets and avenues that even people who’ve never visited NYC would recognize from movies, songs, and stories.
Blue Category – Technology and Nature
This category has an interesting mix that connects modern devices with natural creatures. Think about things that make clicking or similar sounds, whether they’re electronic gadgets or living beings.
Purple Category – Fill in the Blank
This is the trickiest category! There’s a common name that can complete a phrase when paired with each of these words. Think about a popular first name that creates recognizable combinations with each word in this group.
Strategic Solving Approach
I started with the NYC avenues category since those names have a very distinctive pattern once you spot them. Then I moved to the size-related words, which formed a clear thematic group.
The technology/nature category was interesting because it required thinking about sounds and actions rather than literal meanings. The “Billy” category was definitely the hardest, requiring that extra step of thinking about name combinations.
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Conexo Complete Answers – September 1, 2025
Ready for the full solutions? Here are all four categories with explanations:
🟠 Large
GREAT, VAST, AMPLE, BROAD
These words all describe something big or extensive in size, scope, or magnitude. Whether you’re talking about a great distance, vast ocean, ample space, or broad shoulders, these words convey the concept of largeness in different contexts.
🟢 Famous NYC avenues
MADISON, PARK, FIFTH, BROADWAY
These are some of New York City’s most iconic streets and avenues. Madison Avenue (famous for advertising), Park Avenue (luxury and prestige), Fifth Avenue (high-end shopping), and Broadway (theater district) are all legendary NYC thoroughfares known worldwide.
🔵 The Last of Us
CORDYCEPS, CLICKER, FEDRA, FIREFLIES
This category references elements from the popular video game and TV series “The Last of Us.” Cordyceps is the fungal infection, Clickers are infected creatures, FEDRA is the military organization, and Fireflies are the resistance group in the post-apocalyptic world.
🟣 Billy ___
JOEL, GOAT, IDOL, ELLIOT
Each of these words can be preceded by “Billy” to form recognizable names or terms: Billy Joel (the famous musician), Billy Goat (the animal), Billy Idol (the rock star), and Billy Elliot (the musical/movie character).
Why Today’s Puzzle Was Challenging
The mix of literal and conceptual categories made this puzzle particularly interesting. While the size words and NYC avenues were relatively straightforward once you spotted the pattern, the “Last of Us” category required specific pop culture knowledge, and the “Billy” category needed that extra mental leap to think about name combinations.
The purple category was especially clever because the words don’t obviously connect until you think about adding the name “Billy” to each one. That’s classic Conexo – sometimes the connection is right there, and sometimes you need to think outside the box.
Ready for Tomorrow’s Challenge?
Head over to Conexo Daily to tackle fresh word grouping challenges. Each day brings new categories and connections to discover, keeping your word association skills sharp.
How did you find today’s puzzle? Did the “Last of Us” category throw you for a loop if you’re not familiar with the series, or did you spot it right away? The mix of pop culture, geography, and wordplay made for a well-rounded challenge that really tested different types of knowledge.
Tomorrow’s puzzle awaits with its own unique set of categories and connections. Keep practicing, and you’ll develop an even better instinct for spotting those sneaky word relationships!
