Connections ranks among the most beloved word games featured by the New York Times, capturing widespread interest. The objective is to discover the “common links between words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, with each new batch of words becoming increasingly challenging—thus we’ve compiled hints and advice to assist you.

If you seek today’s puzzle solution, scroll to the end of this article. If you prefer to tackle it on your own, continue reading for clues, tips, and strategies.

What is Connections?

The NYT‘s newest daily word puzzle has emerged as a sensation on social media. The Times attributes the creation of this new word game to associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, who contributed to its integration into the publication’s Games section. Connections is accessible via web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to categorize four words that share a commonality.

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Each puzzle consists of 16 words, segmented into four distinct categories. These groups could consist of various items such as book titles, software, country names, etc. Although several words may appear to fit together, there is only one correct grouping.

When a player successfully identifies all four words in a category, those words are eliminated from the board. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake—players are allowed up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

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Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to facilitate finding connections. Moreover, each group is color-coded—yellow indicating the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you have the option to share your results with friends via social media.