Connections is one of the most popular word games offered by the New York Times that has gained significant public attention. The game challenges players to find "common threads between words." Similar to Wordle, Connections refreshes at midnight, presenting a new, increasingly challenging set each day, and experts have provided hints and strategies to assist players in overcoming the challenges.
For those interested in directly finding out the day’s puzzle solution, information is available towards the end of the article. For those preferring a more hands-on approach, the article continues with various hints and strategies.
Connections has become a sensation on social media. The Times recognizes associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu for her role in developing this new word game, now featured in the publication’s Games section. The game is accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices, requiring players to group four words that share a common aspect.
Each puzzle includes 16 words, segmented into four categories. These categories can encompass various themes, such as book titles, software, or country names. Although multiple words may appear to belong together, there is only one correct solution. Correctly identifying a set of four words results in their removal from the board. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes—players are allowed four mistakes before the game concludes.
To facilitate finding connections, players can rearrange and shuffle the board. Additionally, each group is color-coded: yellow for the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Similar to Wordle, results can be shared on social media platforms.
Hints for today’s Connections categories include:
- Yellow: To fascinate someone
- Green: Things with extensions
- Blue: Adjectives to describe a timepiece
- Purple: Words in a popular children’s handgame
Today’s Connections categories are as follows:
- Captivate: ABSORB, ENTRANCE, GRAB, RIVET
- Things with wings: AIRPLANE, FAIRY, FLY, HOSPITAL
- Words that modify "watch": POCKET, SMART, STOP, WRIST
- Words repeated in "Miss Mary Mack": BACK, BLACK, BUTTONS, MACK
For those who did not succeed today, there is reassurance that new Connections will be available the next day, with further hints and tips to aid players.
For more puzzles, Mashable offers a variety of games such as Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords on their games hub. For solutions to yesterday’s Connections, additional information can be accessed through provided links.
