The game “Connections,” released by the New York Times, is a new word game gaining popularity by challenging players to identify “common threads between words.” Similar to “Wordle,” “Connections” resets daily at midnight, increasing in difficulty with each new set of words. For those seeking help, hints and tips are provided.
Rather than immediately revealing today’s solution, players interested in solving the puzzle independently will find useful clues and strategies within the content. The game, designed for both mobile devices and web browsers, was developed with contributions from Wyna Liu, an associate puzzle editor at the New York Times. Players must group four words sharing a common trait from a selection of sixteen, although each group has only one correct answer.
The challenge involves categorizing the words into four distinct groups, which may include various themes such as book titles or software names. Successful completion of each grouping results in the removal of those words from the board. Conversely, selecting an incorrect group counts as a mistake, with players allowed up to four errors before the game concludes. The board can be rearranged to assist in identifying connections, and categories are color-coded based on difficulty levels: yellow for the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Players can share their results on social media platforms, akin to “Wordle.”
For those requiring additional help, today’s Connections categories include hints to aid in solving the puzzle. The current puzzle’s categories are as follows:
1. Heartwarming: MOVING, SWEET, TENDER, TOUCHING
2. Sneaking Suspicion: FEELING, HUNCH, IMPRESSION, SENSE
3. Legal Session: HEARING, INQUIRY, PROCEEDING, TRIAL
4. Easy___: CHAIR, LISTENING, MONEY, STREET
If the correct answers were not discovered today, a new set of “Connections” will be available tomorrow, along with more helpful hints to guide players. Readers are also encouraged to explore other word games and puzzles available on platforms like Mashable for further intellectual engagement.
