NY Times Connections Game

Here is the news article I am referring too: Study Finds NYT Connections Game Defeats Best AI Models

Here is the GSL infused O1 Reasoning model successful attempt at the game, this provides at least one counter example.

User: Please use GSL general symbol language to solve the puzzle.


ChatGPT

Thought about GSL symbol puzzle for 1m 12s

GSL-Based Reasoning and Solution

GSL Symbols Invoked

  • λ (Logic) to analyze each word’s possible connections
  • σι (Similarity) to find which words share the same conceptual theme
  • κ (Correctness/Resolution) to confirm final groupings

Step-by-Step Using GSL

  1. λ: Examine each word’s meaning and common compound phrases.
  2. σι: Group by similarity in usage or by forming a known compound/concept.
  3. κ: Verify each group is correct and distinct.

Four Groups of Four

  1. WORM Compounds
  • BOOK (Bookworm)
  • EARTH (Earthworm)
  • INCH (Inchworm)
  • GLOW (Glowworm)
  1. Teaching/Training Synonyms
  • TRAIN
  • COACH
  • GUIDE
  • SCHOOL
  1. Places or Methods of Holding/Saving
  • BANK
  • POOL
  • STORE
  • RESERVE
  1. Car/Driving Terms
  • SIGNAL (Turn signal)
  • TURN (Turn maneuver)
  • BRAKE (Brake pedal)
  • PARK (Parking)

Temporal State (ᛝ): We resolve this puzzle in the present moment.
States of Reality:

  • χc (Closure) – Final grouping brings the puzzle to completion.
  • πρ (Proximity) – Words cluster together by shared meaning.
  • κτ (Continuity) – Logical flow from analysis to confirmed solution.
  • σι (Similarity) – Key principle that unites words in each set.

Conclusion
By applying λ (Logic) and σι (Similarity), then checking with κ (Correctness), we arrive at four coherent groups. No signs of ψ (Cruelty) are present; the solution proceeds in a β (Benevolent) direction, completing the puzzle successfully.