Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. Your task is to categorize a pool of 16 words into four secret groups by identifying how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight, with varying levels of difficulty. Similar to Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare scores with friends.
If you’re having trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. If you’re still stumped, the answers will be provided at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you’re presented with a grid of 16 words and must organize them into four sets of four by identifying the connections that link them. These connections could involve titles of video game franchises, book series sequels, shades of red, names of chain restaurants, and more.
Sometimes, words may seem to fit multiple themes, but there’s only one correct answer. You can shuffle and rearrange the grid to better visualize potential connections. Each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple.
Select four words and click Submit. If correct, the words will be removed and the theme connecting them will be revealed. Make a mistake, and you have only four attempts before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by revealing the four themes and providing one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- AREA OF HIGH GROUND
- SIGNIFICANCE
- ACTIONS IN FANTASY SPORTS
- SCI-FI MOVIES, WITH “THE”
One-answer reveals
- AREA OF HIGH GROUND – BANK
- SIGNIFICANCE – GRAVITY
- ACTIONS IN FANTASY SPORTS – BENCH
- SCI-FI MOVIES, WITH “THE” – ABYSS
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still struggling, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. Below are today’s Connections answers:
- AREA OF HIGH GROUND – BANK, DUNE, HILL, MOUND
- SIGNIFICANCE – GRAVITY, IMPORT, SUBSTANCE, WEIGHT
- ACTIONS IN FANTASY SPORTS – BENCH, DRAFT, START, TRADE
- SCI-FI MOVIES, WITH “THE” – ABYSS, FLY, MATRIX, THING
Connections puzzles vary daily. If you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle, be sure to check back tomorrow.
