**NYT Connections: Today’s Hints, Categories, and Solutions**
*Connections* is among the most well-liked word games by *The New York Times*, which challenges players to discover shared connections among words. Much like *Wordle*, *Connections* is refreshed every day at midnight, with each puzzle becoming progressively more difficult. If you’re having trouble, we offer hints and advice to assist you.
If you simply want today’s answer, scroll down to the conclusion of this article. However, if you would prefer to solve it independently, continue reading for some useful clues and tactics.
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### What is *Connections*?
The most recent word game from *The New York Times* has gained significant traction on social media. Developed with the assistance of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, *Connections* can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices. The objective is to group four words that share a common theme.
Each puzzle comprises 16 words, sorted into four categories. These categories may include book titles, software, country names, and more. Although it may appear that multiple words could fit together, there is only one correct answer.
When you successfully identify a group of four words, they are cleared from the board. Nonetheless, an incorrect guess counts as a mistake. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.
To facilitate your task, you can shuffle the board to identify connections more easily. Each category is assigned a color code:
– **Yellow** – Easiest
– **Green** – Moderate
– **Blue** – Challenging
– **Purple** – Most difficult
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 push without giving away the answers? Here are some hints:
– **Yellow:** Something unusual
– **Green:** These could chime or buzz
– **Blue:** Frequently duplicated, yet many favor the authentic materials
– **Purple:** Musicians
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### Today’s *Connections* Categories
If you require additional assistance, here are today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Deviation from the standard
– **Green:** Items that ring
– **Blue:** Items traditionally crafted from leather
– **Purple:** Singer-songwriter pianists
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### Today’s *Connections* Answer
Still having trouble? Here’s the solution to today’s puzzle:
– **Deviation from the standard:** ALTERNATIVE, BREAK, CHANGE, DEPARTURE
– **Items that ring:** ALARM, BELL, INTERCOM, PHONE
– **Items traditionally crafted from leather:** FOOTBALL, MOCCASINS, SADDLE, WALLET
– **Singer-songwriter pianists:** KEYS, KING, LEGEND, WONDER
If you didn’t manage to solve it this time, no need to fret! A new *Connections* puzzle will be released tomorrow, and we’ll be here with more hints to assist you.
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Interested in another NYT game? Check hints and answers for today’s [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-march-11-2025) and [Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-march-11-2025).