Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game challenges you to categorize a pool of 16 words into four secret groups by deciphering how the words are connected. The puzzle resets daily at midnight with varying difficulty levels. Similar to Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends.
If you’re finding today’s Connections puzzle challenging, explore the tips and hints provided below. And if you still can’t solve it, the answers are revealed at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you are presented with a grid containing 16 words, and your task is to arrange these words into four sets of four by identifying the connections between them. These connections could revolve around themes like video game franchise titles, book series sequels, shades of red, or chain restaurant names.
While some words may seem to fit multiple themes, there is only one correct answer. You have the ability to shuffle and rearrange the words on the grid to help identify potential connections.
Each group is color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest to decipher, followed by green, blue, and purple groups.
Select four words and click “Submit.” If correct, the four words will be removed, and the connecting theme will be revealed. Guess incorrectly, and it will count as a mistake. You have four mistakes allowed before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by revealing the four themes. For further help, we will also provide one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- OFFICIAL SANCTIONING
- TORUS-SHAPED THINGS
- BAD GOLD SHOTS
- FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND
One-answer reveals
- OFFICIAL SANCTIONING – APPROVAL
- TORUS-SHAPED THINGS – BAGEL
- BAD GOLD SHOTS – HOOK
- FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND – LOAF
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still unable to solve the puzzle, don’t worry. It’s meant to be challenging. Below are today’s Connections answers:
- OFFICIAL SANCTIONING – APPROVAL, BLESSING, CONSENT, SUPPORT
- TORUS-SHAPED THINGS – BAGEL, LIFESAVER, TIRE, WREATH
- BAD GOLD SHOTS – HOOK, SHANK, SLICE, WHIFF
- FOOTWEAR MINUS “ER” SOUND – LOAF, SLIP, SNEAK, WADE
Connections grids vary daily, so if you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle, try again tomorrow.
