Connections: Everything You Should Know About the NYT’s Popular Word Game (Plus Today’s Puzzle Solution)
Connections has swiftly risen to prominence as one of the most beloved word games from The New York Times, enchanting players with its inventive puzzles and daily challenges. Similar to the viral hit Wordle, Connections refreshes every night at midnight with a new set of words—and they only appear to become more challenging over time. If you find yourself at a standstill or simply require a little push in the right direction, we have hints, tips, and today’s complete answer to assist you.
Want to jump directly to the answer? Scroll down for today’s Connections solution. Prefer to decipher it on your own? Continue reading for useful clues and tactics.
What Is Connections?
Connections is the latest daily word game from The New York Times that has taken social media by storm. Created with the collaboration of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game invites players to identify the common link among clusters of four words. It’s accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices.
Each puzzle displays 16 words. What’s your mission? Organize them into four groups of four, with each group having a shared theme. These themes can range from literature titles and technology terms to athletics and geography. But tread carefully—some words may appear to fit together, even when they do not. There is only one correct arrangement.
When you successfully group four words, they vanish from the board. Make an incorrect guess, and it counts as an error. You’re allowed up to four errors before the game concludes.
To assist in identifying patterns, you can rearrange the board. Each group is color-coded by difficulty level: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and finally purple, which represents the most difficult. And just like Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.
Hinting at Today’s Categories
Want a glimpse without revealing everything? Here are some discreet hints for today’s Connections categories:
– Yellow: The excess
– Green: Journey by road
– Blue: Locations to watch the Yankees, Red Sox, etc.
– Purple: Minus the letter “E”
Today’s Connections Categories Uncovered
Still need some assistance? Below are the actual categories for today’s puzzle:
– Yellow: What remains
– Green: Journey by car
– Blue: Baseball locations
– Purple: Firms with “E” taken out
Spoiler Alert: Today’s Connections Answers
Ready for the reveal? Here’s the answer to today’s Connections puzzle (#663):
– What remains: BALANCE, DIFFERENCE, REMAINDER, REST
– Journey by car: CRUISE, DRIVE, RIDE, SPIN
– Baseball locations: DIAMOND, FIELD, PARK, STADIUM
– Firms with “E” taken out: BAY, HARMONY, INK, TRADE
Don’t fret if you didn’t succeed this time—there’s a fresh puzzle waiting for you tomorrow. And we’ll be here with additional hints and answers to guide you along the way.
Looking for More Games?
If you’re a fan of Connections, you might also enjoy other NYT games like The Mini Crossword or Strands. Explore our complete games hub for free puzzles including Mahjong, Sudoku, and more.
– Want today’s Wordle answer? Find it here.
– Playing NYT Strands as well? Get today’s hints and answers.
– Missed yesterday’s Connections? Catch up with the solution here.
Happy puzzling!