
Katz Martian Decoded: How NYT Connections Puzzles Turn Homophones Into Brain Teasers
Imagine squinting at the words “Katz” and “Martian” in a grid, your brain flickering between Broadway musicals and Looney Tunes characters. This isn’t a riddle from another planet—it’s the magic of The New York Times Connections puzzle. The “Katz Martian” clue, a playful mashup of homophones (Cats + Marvin the Martian), isn’t just a test of trivia knowledge. It’s…