**Connections: The New York Times Word Game Everyone’s Talking About**
*Connections* stands out as one of the most engaging word games from the *New York Times*, enchanting players with its distinctive challenge of uncovering “common links among words.” Much like *Wordle*, *Connections* refreshes every day at midnight, with each new puzzle becoming increasingly difficult. If you find yourself at a standstill, don’t fret—we have hints and tips to assist you.
If you’re here solely for today’s answer, feel free to scroll to the end of this piece. However, if you’d like to tackle it yourself, continue reading for clues, strategies, and insights to help you navigate.
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### What is *Connections*?
The *New York Times*’ newest daily word game has taken social media by storm. Developed with the collaboration of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, *Connections* has swiftly emerged as a prominent feature in the *Times*’ Games section. The game can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices, challenging players to categorize four words that share a common theme.
Each puzzle contains 16 words, which must be classified into four unique categories. These categories can include anything from book titles to software names, names of countries, and more. While some words might appear to fit together, only one accurate grouping exists for each selection.
When players successfully identify a set of four words, those words are eliminated from the board. However, incorrect guesses are counted as mistakes, and players may make up to four mistakes before the game concludes. To assist in spotting connections more efficiently, players have the option to shuffle the board. Each category is color-coded, with yellow representing the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to *Wordle*, players have the ability to share their outcomes on social media to compare with friends.
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### Tips for Today’s *Connections* Puzzle
Looking for a little assistance with today’s puzzle? Here are some hints for the categories without revealing too much:
– **Yellow:** Variants of a warm color tied to passion or intensity.
– **Green:** Components you’d finalize when organizing a meeting or timetable.
– **Blue:** Various amounts of hair.
– **Purple:** Sounds similar to a tree but isn’t.
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### Today’s *Connections* Categories
For more detailed help, here are today’s categories:
– **Yellow:** Shades of Red
– **Green:** Meeting Details
– **Blue:** Diverse Amounts of Hair
– **Purple:** Tree Sound-Alikes
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### Today’s *Connections* Solution
Eager for the answers? This is your last opportunity to figure out the puzzle before we disclose today’s solution. Drumroll, please!
The solution to today’s *Connections* #569 is:
– **Shades of Red:** BRICK, CHERRY, MAROON, RUBY
– **Meeting Details:** DATE, DURATION, LOCATION, TIME
– **Diverse Amounts of Hair:** HEAD, LOCK, STRAND, WISP
– **Tree Sound-Alikes:** BEACH, FUR, PAIR, YOU
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### Don’t Worry if You Didn’t Solve It
If you weren’t able to solve today’s puzzle, don’t be disheartened! A fresh *Connections* puzzle will be available for you tomorrow, and we will return with more hints and solutions to assist you.
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### Looking for More Games?
If you enjoy puzzles, visit Mashable’s games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crosswords, and more. You can also check out other *New York Times* games like *Wordle* and *Strands*. Need assistance with yesterday’s *Connections*? [Here’s the solution.](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-december-28)
Happy puzzling!