Connections is the newest puzzle game created by the New York Times. In this game, you are given a pool of 16 words to categorize into four secret groups by identifying their relationships with each other. The puzzle resets daily at midnight and presents varying levels of difficulty each day. Similar to Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends.
Some days may be more challenging than others. If you’re struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, check out the tips and hints provided below. If you still can’t solve it, the answers for today will be revealed at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you will see a grid with 16 words, and your goal is to group these words into four sets of four by identifying the connections among them. These connections could be based on themes like video game franchise titles, book series sequels, shades of red, or chain restaurant names.
While some words might seem to fit multiple themes, there is only one correct answer. You can shuffle and rearrange the words in the grid to better visualize the potential connections.
Each group is color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest to identify, followed by green, blue, and purple groups.
Select four words and click Submit. If your selection is correct, the four words will be removed from the grid, and the connecting theme will be revealed. Making an incorrect guess counts as a mistake, and you have a limit of four mistakes before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connections by revealing the four themes. Additionally, we will provide one word from each group to further aid you.
Today’s themes
- BALDERDASH
- TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT
- PARTS OF A DEVIL COSTUME
- TYPES OF KNOTS
One-answer reveals
- BALDERDASH – BUNK
- TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT – BATON
- PARTS OF A DEVIL COSTUME – GOATEE
- TYPES OF KNOTS – BEND
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still struggling, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. For those who just want to see today’s Connections answers, they are provided below:
- BALDERDASH – BUNK, CROCK, HOGWASH, HORSEFEATHERS
- TRACK AND FIELD EQUIPMENT – BATON, HAMMER, HURDLE, POLE
- PARTS OF A DEVIL COSTUME – GOATEE, HORNS, PITCHFORK, TAIL
- TYPES OF KNOTS – BEND, BOWLINE, HITCH, SHEEPSHANK
Connections grids are diverse and change daily. If you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle, come back tomorrow for a new challenge.
