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 are related. Each puzzle resets daily at midnight with varying levels of difficulty akin to Wordle. You can track your winning streak and compete with friends.
If today’s Connections puzzle proves tricky, check out the tips and hints below. If you’re still stumped, we’ll provide the answers at the end.
How to Play Connections
In Connections, you’ll see a grid of 16 words and your goal is to group them into four sets of four by identifying the connections between them. These connections can be thematic, such as video game franchises, book series sequels, shades of red, or chain restaurant names.
Some words may seem to fit multiple themes, but there’s only one correct answer. You can shuffle and rearrange the words for a better view of the potential connections.
Each group is color-coded from easiest to hardest: yellow, green, blue, and purple. Pick four words, hit Submit, and if correct, they’ll be removed from the grid with the theme revealed. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, and you have a limit of four mistakes before the game ends.
Hints for Today’s Connections
We can help you solve today’s Connection by revealing the four themes and providing one word from each group below.
Today’s Themes
- PECULIAR
- ASSIGNMENT
- CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS
- CHAIN ___
One-Answer Reveals
- PECULIAR – CURIOUS
- ASSIGNMENT – JOB
- CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS – COIN
- CHAIN ___- LETTER
Today’s Connections Answers
If you’re still struggling, no worries. The puzzle is meant to be challenging. For today’s Connections answer, see below:
- PECULIAR – CURIOUS, FUNNY, OFF, WEIRD
- ASSIGNMENT – JOB, POSITION, POST, STATION
- CLASSIC COLLECTION ITEMS – COIN, COMIC, RECORD, STAMP
- CHAIN ___- LETTER, MAIL, REACTION, STORE
Connections grids vary daily, so if today’s puzzle stumped you, try again tomorrow.
