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 uncovering how the words relate to each other. 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 struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t solve it, we’ll provide the answers at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you’ll see a grid of 16 words and your task is to organize them into four sets of four by identifying the connections between them. These connections could be related to titles of video game franchises, book series sequels, shades of red, names of chain restaurants, etc.
While some words may fit multiple themes, there is only one correct answer. You can shuffle the grid to rearrange words for better visibility of 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. Correct guesses will remove the words from the grid and reveal the connecting theme. Incorrect guesses will count as mistakes, with only four available before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by providing the four themes and one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- REALM OF EXPERTISE
- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
- USED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC
- FOOD ___
One-answer reveals
- REALM OF EXPERTISE – AREA
- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS – FIDDLE
- USED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC – BARRIER
- FOOD ___ – CHIAN
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still unable to solve the puzzle, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. Here are today’s Connections answers:
- REALM OF EXPERTISE – AREA, DOMAIN, FIELD, SPHERE
- MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS – FIDDLE, HORN, RECORDER, TRIANGLE
- USED TO REDIRECT TRAFFIC – BARRIER, CONE, FLAG, FLARE
- FOOD ___ – CHIAN, FLIGHT, PROCESSOR, PYRAMID
Connections grids are diverse and change daily. If you couldn’t crack today’s puzzle, try again tomorrow.
