GOLD
GOLD almost always appears with SILVER and BRONZE in medal or metal groups—one of the easiest co-occurrence patterns to spot.
Based on the last 60 puzzles in our rolling window — not all-time NYT Connections history.
Co-occurrence Check
Type another word from your grid to see if it often appears with GOLD.
Common Co-occurring Words
When GOLD appears in NYT Connections, these words shared the grid in our recent puzzle window:
Typical Category Themes
- Precious metals
- Olympic medals
- Historical events
Recent Puzzle Appearances
| Puzzle # | Date | Category Color |
|---|---|---|
| #720 | 2024-10-12 | yellow |
| #1125 | 2025-10-10 | yellow |
How to Use This Page While Playing
When GOLD shows up in today's grid and you are unsure which group it belongs to, run the co-occurrence check with another word you are considering. If both match, you likely found a real category—not a decoy trap. Then open the AI Connections Solver with pre-filled partners for a second opinion.
Homograph words like GOLD often land in purple categories when the obvious reading is a red herring. Scan the purple pattern guide before burning your last mistake.