Connections is the newest puzzle game from the renowned New York Times. Players are challenged to categorize a group of 16 words into four secret groups by identifying the relationships between them. The game resets daily at midnight, with varying levels of difficulty in each new puzzle. Similar to Wordle, players can track their winning streak and compare scores with friends.
If you’re finding today’s Connections puzzle a bit tricky, check out our helpful tips and hints below. And if you still can’t solve it, we’ll reveal today’s answers at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, players are presented with a grid of 16 words and must organize them into four sets of four by identifying the connections between them. These connections could relate to various topics such as video game franchises, book series, color shades, or restaurant names.
While some words may seem to fit multiple themes, there is only one correct solution. Players have the ability to shuffle and rearrange the grid to better visualize potential connections.
Each group is color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest to figure out, followed by green, blue, and purple groups.
Select four words and click Submit. If correct, the words will be removed from the grid, revealing the connecting theme. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, with only four allowed before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by providing the four themes. For further help, we’ll also give you one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS
- NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM
- FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES
- ___ DERBY
One-answer reveals
- TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS – HAT TRICK
- NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM – DROP CLOTH
- FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES – BROIL
- ___ DERBY – DEMOLITION
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still struggling, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. We have the answers to today’s Connections below:
- TRIO OF SPORTS ACHIEVEMENTS – HAT TRICK, THREEPEAT, TRIFECTA, TRIPLE CROWN
- NEEDS FOR PAINTING A ROOM – DROP CLOTH, PAINT, ROLLER, TAPE
- FOOD NAMED AFTER CITIES – BROIL, CHEESESTEAK, SPROUTS, WINGS
- ___ DERBY – DEMOLITION, HOME RUN, KENTUCKY, SOAPBOX
Connections puzzles vary daily, so if today’s stumped you, check back tomorrow for a new challenge.
