**Connections: The New York Times Word Game Taking the Internet by Storm**
*Connections*, the newest word challenge from *The New York Times*, has swiftly gained popularity among puzzle lovers. This captivating game invites players to uncover “common threads among words.” Much like *Wordle*, *Connections* resets daily at midnight, with each new challenge becoming increasingly complex. If you find yourself at a standstill, we have tips and hints to assist you in solving today’s puzzle.
If you’re here just for the answers, scroll to the end of this article. But if you’d prefer to solve the puzzle independently, continue reading for suggestions, strategies, and insights.
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### What is *Connections*?
The latest daily word game from *NYT* has turned into a viral hit. Developed with the assistance of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, *Connections* brings a novel addition to the *Times* Games section. It’s available on both web browsers and mobile devices, with a straightforward yet challenging goal: categorize four words that share a common theme.
Every puzzle features 16 words that need to be organized into four categories. These categories can include book titles, software names, countries, and more. Although some words might appear to fit into different groups, there exists only one correct solution.
Once a player correctly identifies a group, those words are eliminated from the board. However, incorrect guesses are counted as mistakes, and players may make up to four mistakes before the game concludes. To facilitate gameplay, participants can shuffle the board to identify connections more efficiently. Each group is distinguished by color based on difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest). And similar to *Wordle*, you can share your results with friends on social media.
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### Hints for Today’s *Connections* Categories
In need of a little encouragement? Here are some subtle hints for today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Famous New Jersey mob family
– **Green:** Affectionate names for a loved one
– **Blue:** Cherished puppets teaching ABCs
– **Purple:** Phonetic abbreviations for individuals
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### Today’s *Connections* Categories Revealed
Still having trouble? Here’s a look at today’s categories to assist you:
– **Yellow:** Sopranos
– **Green:** Familial Nicknames
– **Blue:** *Sesame Street* characters
– **Purple:** Names That Sound Like Two Letters
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### Today’s *Connections* Solution
Eager for the solutions? Here are the answers to today’s *Connections* puzzle (#541):
– **Sopranos:** CARMELA, JUNIOR, MEADOW, TONY
– **Familial Nicknames:** CUZ, GRAMMY, MUMMY, POP
– **Sesame Street Characters:** COOKIE, COUNT, OSCAR, SNUFFY
– **Names That Sound Like Two Letters:** CECE, EDIE, EMMY, KATIE
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Don’t fret if you couldn’t solve it this time—there’s always tomorrow! A new *Connections* puzzle will be ready for you, and we’ll return with more hints and advice to assist you.
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### Looking for More Puzzles?
If you enjoy brain teasers, be sure to visit Mashable’s games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and more. And if you’re also engaged with *Wordle* or *Strands*, we provide daily hints and solutions for those games as well.
Ready to keep puzzling? Join us tomorrow for the next *Connections*!