The NYT Connections puzzle today offers a fun challenge, especially for those who enjoy word games. This game has quickly gained popularity for its engaging concept: finding connections among words. Similar to Wordle, Connections resets daily, presenting players with a new set of 16 words to group into four categories.
Each day brings a fresh puzzle with words that seem to fit together but only one grouping is correct. Players have four opportunities to guess incorrectly before the game ends, adding an element of risk to the fun. As an added feature, players can rearrange the board to spot connections more easily, with different colors indicating the complexity of each category.
NYT’s associate puzzle editor, Wyna Liu, played a key role in designing Connections. The game is accessible on both web and mobile platforms, making it easy for anyone to join in on the challenge. The buzz around Connections has even led to trends on social media, where users share their results and hints.
For some helpful hints, today’s categories include:
- Bodily response
- Small crimes
- A crank
- Chocolate
Curious about today’s solutions? Here they are:
- Bit of a response to strong emotions: CHILL, GOOSEBUMP, SHIVER, TINGLE
- Break the rules: JAYWALK, LITTER, LOITER, SPEED
- First-class levers: CLOTHESPIN, CROWBAR, SCISSORS, SEESAW
- Starting with candy bars: AEROPLANE, DOVETAIL, HEATHERS, MARSALA
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t guess them all. New puzzles are out daily, offering fresh chances to test your word skills. Join the fun and see how quickly you can spot the connections!
For more insights into similar brain-teasing games, check out resources like the New York Times Games section and dive into other word challenges.
