Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game challenges players to categorize a pool of 16 words into four secret groups by deciphering their relational connections. The puzzles reset every night at midnight, each with varying levels of difficulty. 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. If you’re still stumped, the answers are provided at the end.
How to play Connections
In Connections, you’ll receive a grid of 16 words and your goal is to organize them into four sets of four by uncovering the connections between them. These sets can include themes like video game titles, book series sequels, shades of red, or chain restaurant names.
While some words may fit multiple themes, only one answer is correct. You can shuffle and rearrange the words to help identify potential connections, and each group is color-coded for easier identification.
Select four words and submit your answer. If correct, the words will be removed, and the connecting theme will be revealed. Guess incorrectly, and it will count as a mistake. You have a total of four mistakes allowed before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by providing the four themes. For additional help, we’ll also reveal one word from each group below.
Today’s themes
- FOOTBALL POSITIONS
- CABLE CHANNELS
- FICTIONAL CLOWNS
- WHAT “D” MIGHT STAND FOR
One-answer reveals
- FOOTBALL POSITIONS – CENTER
- CABLE CHANNELS – DISCOVERY
- FICTIONAL CLOWNS – HOMEY
- WHAT “D” MIGHT STAND FOR – DEFENSE
Today’s Connections answers
If you’re still stuck, don’t worry. This puzzle is meant to be challenging. The answers for today’s Connections are provided below:
- FOOTBALL POSITIONS – CENTER, GUARD, QUARTERBACK, SAFETY
- CABLE CHANNELS – DISCOVERY, HISTORY, NICKELODEON, OXYGEN
- FICTIONAL CLOWNS – HOMEY, JOKER, PENNYWISE, RONALD
- WHAT “D” MIGHT STAND FOR – DEFENSE, DEMOCRAT, DIMENSIONAL, DRIVE
Connections grids vary daily, so if you couldn’t crack today’s puzzle, try again tomorrow.
