Connections is the newest puzzle game from the esteemed New York Times. This game challenges you to categorize a pool of 16 words into four secret groups by uncovering how the words are interconnected. The puzzle resets daily at midnight, with varying levels of difficulty in each new puzzle. Similar to Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare your scores with friends.
Some days may present more challenging puzzles than others. If you’re struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, check out our helpful tips and hints below. And if you still can’t crack it, the answers for today will be revealed at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you will see a grid of 16 words, and your goal is to organize them into four sets of four by identifying the connections between them. These connections could be related to video game franchises, book series, colors, restaurant names, and more.
While some words may seem to fit multiple themes, there is only one correct answer. You can shuffle the word grid to visualize potential connections better.
Each group is color-coded, starting with yellow as the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple groups.
Select four words and click Submit. If you’re correct, the four words will be removed and the connecting theme will be revealed. A wrong guess counts as a mistake, and you have only four mistakes before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connections by providing the four themes. For additional help, we’ll also give you one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- BREATHES HEAVILY
- PRESERVES, AS MEAT
- PREDICAMENTS
- THINGS IN “MY FAVORITE THINGS”
One-word reveals
- BREATHES HEAVILY – GASPS
- PRESERVES, AS MEAT – CANS
- PREDICAMENTS – BINDS
- THINGS IN “MY FAVORITE THINGS” – KETTLES
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still stumped, don’t worry. This puzzle is intentionally challenging. If you’d like to see today’s Connections answers, they are provided below:
- BREATHES HEAVILY – GASPS, HUFFS, PANTS, PUFFS
- PRESERVES, AS MEAT – CANS, CURES, SALTS, SMOKES
- PREDICAMENTS – BINDS, JAMS, PICKLES, SPOTS
- THINGS IN “MY FAVORITE THINGS” – KETTLES, MITTENS, RAINDROPS, WHISKERS
Connections grids are diverse and change daily. If today’s puzzle proved challenging, make sure to return for a new puzzle tomorrow.
