Connections ranks among the top word games featured in the New York Times, captivating a wide audience. The objective of the game is to discover the “shared themes among words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, with each new word set presenting more challenges—hence, we’ve included some hints and strategies for your assistance.

If you’re only interested in the solution to today’s puzzle, feel free to jump to the conclusion of this article. However, if you prefer to tackle it on your own, keep reading for some clues, tips, and techniques.

What is Connections?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game has taken social media by storm. The Times credits Wyna Liu, an associate puzzle editor, for her role in developing this new word game and incorporating it into the publication’s Games section. Connections can be enjoyed on web browsers as well as mobile devices, challenging players to categorize four words that share a commonality.

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Every puzzle showcases 16 words, and the groupings are divided into four categories. These groupings may include anything from book titles, software, country names, and more. Although multiple words may appear to connect, there is only one right answer.

When a player successfully identifies all four words in a group, those words are eliminated from the board. A wrong guess counts as a mistake—players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players also have the option to rearrange and shuffle the board, making it easier to identify connections. Furthermore, each group is designated by color, with yellow signifying the easiest level, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, results can be shared with friends on social media.