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 relate to each other. The puzzle resets daily at midnight with varying levels of difficulty. Similar to Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends.
If you’re finding today’s Connections puzzle a bit tricky, check out our tips and hints below. And if you’re still stuck, we’ll reveal today’s answers at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you’ll see a grid containing 16 words – your goal is to organize these words into four sets of four by identifying the connections that bind them together. These sets could include titles of video game franchises, book series sequels, shades of red, names of chain restaurants, and more.
Some words may seem to fit multiple themes, but there’s only one 100% correct answer. You can shuffle the word grid and rearrange them to better visualize the potential connections.
Each group is color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest and the purple group being the most challenging.
Pick four words and click Submit. If correct, the four words will be removed from the grid, and the connecting theme will be revealed. Guess incorrectly, and it will count as a mistake. You only have four mistakes available before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by revealing the four themes. For more help, we’ll also provide one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- SPARKLING THINGS
- PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
- WONDERS OF THE WORLD
- ICE ___
One-answer reveals
- SPARKLING THINGS – DIAMOND
- PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS – BOX
- WONDERS OF THE WORLD – GARDENS
- ICE ___ – CREAM
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. If you just want to see today’s Connections answer, it’s provided below:
- SPARKLING THINGS – DIAMOND, GLITTER, GOLD, SEQUIN
- PARTICIPATE IN SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS – BOX, DIVE, FENCE, ROW
- WONDERS OF THE WORLD – GARDENS, LIGHTHOUSE, PYRAMID, TEMPLE
- ICE ___ – CREAM, CUBE, MACHINE, STORM
Connections grids vary widely and change daily. If you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle, check back tomorrow for a new challenge.
