**NYT Connections: Today’s Hints and Solutions**
*Connections* stands out as one of the most beloved [New York Times word games](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections), engaging players with its distinct challenge of uncovering links among words. Much like *Wordle*, [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-20-2024) resets daily at midnight, with each puzzle becoming more complex. To assist you, we’ve added some clues and tips to navigate today’s challenge.
If you seek today’s *Connections* solution, scroll down to the article’s end. However, if you wish to tackle it independently, continue reading for useful hints and advice.
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### What Is *Connections*?
The *New York Times*’ newest word game has gained immense popularity on social media. Developed with the aid of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, *Connections* has become a mainstay in the publication’s Games section. The game can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices, pushing players to find four words linked by a common theme.
Each puzzle features 16 words organized into four categories. These themes can include anything from book titles to software names, nations, and more. Although many words may appear to fit, only one correct combination exists for each grouping.
When you correctly group four words, they disappear from the board. Incorrect guesses count as errors, with players allowed a maximum of four errors before the game concludes.
To simplify the process, players can rearrange the board to identify connections more effectively. Each category is color-coded:
– **Yellow** (easiest)
– **Green**
– **Blue**
– **Purple** (hardest)
Similar to *Wordle*, players can share their results on social media.
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### Hint for Today’s *Connections* Categories
Need a small push without giving away the answers? Use these hints:
– **Yellow:** To enforce a charge
– **Green:** Small items found at a cash register
– **Blue:** Films with varying runtimes
– **Purple:** Terms sharing the same second word
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### Today’s *Connections* Categories
If you require additional assistance, here are today’s category themes:
– **Yellow:** Impose, as a fine
– **Green:** Impulse purchases in checkout lines
– **Blue:** Films of differing durations
– **Purple:** ___ Road
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### Today’s *Connections* Answer
Final chance to turn back if you wish to solve it by yourself!
Drumroll, please…
The result for today’s *Connections* #642 is:
– **Impose, as a fine:** ASSESS, CHARGE, FINE, LEVY
– **Impulse purchases in checkout lines:** CANDY, CHAPSTICK, CHARGING CABLE, MAGAZINE
– **Films of differing durations:** EPIC, FEATURE, FILM SERIES, SHORT
– **___ Road:** DIRT, HIGH, ROCKY, SILK
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Didn’t solve it this time? No problem! A fresh *Connections* puzzle will be available tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints and solutions to assist you.
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Want more *NYT* word games? Try [today’s *Wordle* solution](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-march-14-2025) or explore hints for [today’s *Strands* puzzle](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-march-14-2025).
Happy puzzling! 🎉