Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The objective is to categorize 16 words into four groups by identifying their connections. The puzzle resets daily at midnight with varying difficulty levels. Just like Wordle, you can track your streak and compete with friends.
If you’re stuck on today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips below. Or scroll to the end for the answers.
How to play Connections
In Connections, organize 16 words into four groups based on their connections. Thematic examples include video game titles, book series, colors, or restaurant names.
Shuffle and rearrange the words to see connections clearly. Color-coded groups help, starting from the easiest (yellow) to the hardest (purple).
Select four words and submit. Correctly linked words will reveal their theme; incorrect guesses use up your four mistakes.
Hints for today’s Connections
Here are today’s themes and one-word hints for solving the puzzle.
Today’s themes
- BRING ABOUT
- THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED
- THINGS THAT MIGHT STING
- VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES
One-answer reveals
- BRING ABOUT – GENERATE
- THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED – CANDLE
- THINGS THAT MIGHT STING – INSULT
- VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES – CIVILIZATION
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still stuck, here are today’s correct group answers:
- BRING ABOUT – GENERATE, INSPIRE, PROMPT, PROVOKE
- THINGS THAT ARE OFTEN SCENTED – CANDLE, INCENSE, LOTION, SOAP
- THINGS THAT MIGHT STING – INSULT, JELLYFISH, NETTLE, WASP
- VIDEO GAME FRANCHISES – CIVILIZATION, HALO, MADDEN, METROID
Connections puzzles change daily, so keep trying. Check back tomorrow for a new challenge.
