Get ready to flex your brainpower with this week’s Friday edition of NYT Connections! This puzzle is all about finding the connections between seemingly unrelated words. We’ve got some hints to guide you on your journey, but ultimately, the solution lies in your own clever deductions.

Here’s a breakdown of the word list:

This word might 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 hints at a specific location.

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

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

Here’s 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 this type of place, and you’ll be well on your way to solving the puzzle.

Ready to reveal the answers?

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

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

PLAY – Play is an activity, and “playgrounds” are outdoor areas for children to play.

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

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

Did you solve it? Let us know in the comments! And be sure to check back next week for another challenging edition of NYT Connections.