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 identifying how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets daily at midnight with varying levels of difficulty. Like Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compete with friends.
If you’re stuck on today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t figure it out, 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 organize them into four sets of four by discovering the connections that link them. These connections could be titles of video game franchises, book series sequels, shades of red, names of chain restaurants, and more.
While some words may seem to fit multiple themes, there is only one correct answer. You can shuffle and rearrange the grid to help identify the connections better.
Each group is color-coded from easiest (yellow) to most difficult (purple). Pick four words, hit Submit, and if correct, the words will be removed from the grid, revealing their connection. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, and you only have four mistakes before the game ends.
Hints for Today’s Connections
We’ll help you solve today’s Connection by revealing the four themes. If you need further assistance, one word from each group is provided below.
Today’s Themes
- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
- FOUND AT THE END OF A STRING/CORD
- DESCRIBED AS DRY
- BABY ___
One-Answer Reveals
- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT – MONKEY BARS
- FOUND AT THE END OF A STRING/CORD – PENDULUM
- DESCRIBED AS DRY – DESERT
- BABY ___ – BLUES
Today’s Connections Answers
If you’re still struggling, don’t worry. The puzzle is meant to be challenging. Here are today’s Connection answers:
- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT – MONKEY BARS, SLIDE, SWINGS, TEETER-TOTTER
- FOUND AT THE END OF A STRING/CORD – PENDULUM, TEA BAG, TETHERBALL, YO-YO
- DESCRIBED AS DRY – DESERT, HUMOR, MARTINI, TEETOTALER
- BABY ___ – BLUES, BOOMER, STEPS, TEETH
Connections grids vary daily, so if you couldn’t solve today’s puzzle, try again tomorrow.
