**NYT’s Connections: Clues, Solutions, and How to Engage**
*Connections* stands as one of the most engaging word challenges from *The New York Times*, enticing players to discover “shared themes between words.” Like *Wordle*, *Connections* is refreshed every day at midnight, with each puzzle growing in difficulty. If you find yourself in a bind, we have hints and tactics to assist.
If you want today’s answer, just scroll to the bottom of this article. However, if you’re keen on solving it independently, continue reading for helpful hints and advice.
### What is *Connections*?
The *NYT*’s newest word challenge has effortlessly gained momentum on social media. Developed with the support of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, *Connections* has become a main feature in the *Times*’ Games section. The game can be accessed via web browsers and mobile platforms, pushing players to categorize four words that share a central theme.
Every puzzle contains 16 words, split into four distinct categories. These categories can include anything from book titles and software to regions and beyond. While numerous words may appear connected, there exists only one accurate grouping.
Once a player successfully identifies a group of four words, those words vanish from play. However, wrong guesses will count against you, with a limit of four mistakes allowed before the game concludes.
To simplify the process, players have the option to rearrange the board to find connections more efficiently. Each category is identified by a color code:
– **Yellow** – Easiest
– **Green** – Moderate
– **Blue** – Tough
– **Purple** – Most challenging
Similar to *Wordle*, players can share their outcomes on social media.
### Hint for Today’s *Connections* Categories
Looking for a little guidance without giving away the answers? Here are some tips for today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Taking command
– **Green:** Stretchy and pliable
– **Blue:** Enchantment and enigma
– **Purple:** Common sayings involving a color
### Today’s *Connections* Categories
If you require additional assistance, here are today’s specific category themes:
– **Yellow:** Have Authority Over
– **Green:** Items Composed of Rubber
– **Blue:** Linked to the Genie in *Aladdin*
– **Purple:** Red____
### Today’s *Connections* Answers
Still having trouble? Here’s the answer to today’s *Connections* puzzle:
– **Have Authority Over:** DIRECT, HEAD, LEAD, RUN
– **Items Composed of Rubber:** BALLOON, ERASER, GALOSH, TIRE
– **Linked to the Genie in *Aladdin*:** BLUE, EARRING, LAMP, WISHES
– **Red____:** BULL, CROSS, HERRING, VELVET
If you didn’t figure it out this round, don’t be concerned—there’s a new *Connections* puzzle released daily! Visit again tomorrow for new hints and answers.
In search of more puzzles? Try the *NYT*’s [*Wordle*](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-february-7-2025) or [*Strands*](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-february-7-2025). You can also dive into [Mashable’s game hub](https://games.mashable.com/) for Mahjong, Sudoku, crosswords, and much more.
Missed the puzzle from yesterday? [Here’s the solution to the last *Connections* game.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-february-7)