The NYT Connections puzzle for today is more straightforward if you’re familiar with chemistry.

Connections is an acclaimed word game from the New York Times that has attracted significant public engagement. The game entails discovering “commonalities among words.” Similar to Wordle, Connections resets at midnight, and each new collection of words becomes increasingly difficult—thus, we offer some hints and strategies to assist you.

If you’re looking for the solution to today’s puzzle, feel free to jump to the end of this article. Otherwise, keep reading for hints, tips, and tactics.

What is Connections?

The NYT‘s newest daily word game has become a phenomenon on social media. The Times attributes the game’s creation and incorporation into the Games section to associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu. Players can enjoy Connections on web browsers and mobile devices, as they must categorize four words with a shared theme.

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Each puzzle contains 16 words sorted into four categories. These categories may consist of book titles, software, country names, etc. While several words may appear connected, there is only one right combination.

If a player successfully groups all four words, they are eliminated from the board. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake—players can make a maximum of four errors before the game concludes.

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Players have the option to rearrange and shuffle the board to more easily find connections. Each group is assigned a color: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Much like Wordle, you can share your results with friends on social media.