**All You Should Know About the NYT’s Newest Word Game, *Connections***

*Connections* is the latest word game from the *New York Times* that has swiftly captured the attention of puzzle lovers. The game invites players to uncover “common links among words,” providing a novel twist on word puzzles. Like *Wordle*, *Connections* resets every day at midnight, with each new challenge becoming increasingly difficult. If you’re feeling stuck, we have a collection of hints and tips to assist you.

If you’re seeking today’s solution, scroll down to the end of this article. However, if you wish to tackle it on your own, continue reading for strategies, clues, and additional details regarding the game.

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### What Is *Connections*?

The *New York Times* has once again achieved success with its latest daily word game, *Connections*. Developed with the collaboration of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, this game has rapidly become a hit on social media. Accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices, *Connections* challenges players to categorize four words that are linked by a common theme.

Each puzzle is made up of 16 words, which must be organized into four groups. These groups can include a variety of themes, from book titles to software names, countries, or even snack items. While some words might appear to fit together, there is only one accurate way to categorize them.

Once you successfully identify a group of four, those words will vanish from the board. However, incorrect guesses will count toward your mistakes. Players are permitted up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

To simplify the process, you can shuffle the board for a new perspective. Each category is color-coded, starting with yellow as the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. As with *Wordle*, you can share your achievements on social media with friends.

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### Suggestions for Today’s *Connections* Puzzle

Looking for a little help? Here are some hints for today’s categories:

– **Yellow:** Types of Radios
– **Green:** Types of Kid Combat
– **Blue:** Noisy Snacks
– **Purple:** Corny Joke Starters

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### Today’s *Connections* Categories

If you need more assistance, here are today’s categories:

– **Yellow:** Varieties of Radio
– **Green:** Styles of Play Fights
– **Blue:** Snack Treats
– **Purple:** Traditional Joke Elements

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### Ready for the Solutions?

If you’re still engaged with the puzzle, this is your final opportunity to step away before we disclose today’s solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The answers for today’s *Connections* (#554) are:

– **Varieties of Radio:** AM, HAM, SATELLITE, WALKIE-TALKIE
– **Styles of Play Fights:** FOOD, PILLOW, SNOWBALL, WATER BALLOON
– **Snack Treats:** DEVIL DOG, DING DONG, HOHO, YODEL
– **Traditional Joke Elements:** BAR, CHICKEN, KNOCK-KNOCK, LIGHT BULB

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### Don’t Be Discouraged if You Didn’t Solve It

If you weren’t able to figure it out this time, don’t worry. A new *Connections* puzzle will be released tomorrow, and we’ll be back with more hints and solutions to assist you.

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### Interested in More Games?

If you enjoy puzzles, explore Mashable’s games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and additional options. And if you’re playing *Wordle* or *Strands*, we have hints and solutions for those games as well.

Ready to keep your mind sharp? Jump into the next challenge and see how far you can go!