Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game challenges players to categorize a pool of 16 words into four secret groups by understanding the relationships between the words. Each new puzzle resets at midnight with varying difficulties. Similar to Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends.
Some days may pose more challenges than others. If you’re struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, refer to our helpful tips and hints below. If you still can’t solve it, the answers are provided at the end.
How to Play Connections
In Connections, you’ll encounter a grid of 16 words and your goal is to group these words into four sets of four by identifying the connections between them. These connections could be related to video game titles, book series, colors, restaurant names, and more.
Some words may seem fitting for multiple themes, but only one answer is correct. You have the option to shuffle and rearrange the words to visualize potential connections better.
Each group is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Select four words and submit. If correct, those words are removed, and the connecting theme is revealed. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, with only four allowed before the game ends.
Hints for Today’s Connections
To assist with solving today’s puzzle, we provide the four themes and reveal one word from each group below for further guidance.
Today’s Themes
- ARMY RANKS
- PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN
- CONSUMER DESIRE, COLLECTIVELY
- ___ AD
One-Answer Reveals
- ARMY RANKS – CAPTAIN
- PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN – JACK
- CONSUMER DESIRE, COLLECTIVELY – APPETITE
- ___ AD – ATTACK
Today’s Connections Answers
If you’re still struggling, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. For the answers to today’s Connections, refer to the following:
- ARMY RANKS – CAPTAIN, GENERAL, MAJOR, PRIVATE
- PLACE TO PLUG SOMETHING IN – JACK, OUTLET, PORT, SOCKET
- CONSUMER DESIRE, COLLECTIVELY – APPETITE, AUDIENCE, DEMAND, MARKET
- ___ AD – ATTACK, PERSONAL, POP-UP, WANT
Connections grids are diverse and change daily. If you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle, check back tomorrow for a new challenge.
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