New York Times' 'Connections' Puzzle Gains Popularity as Daily Challenge

The word-association game continues to captivate players with its mix of logic, language skills, and cleverly crafted themes.

Connections, a word-association puzzle game from The New York Times, has become the publication's second most popular game after Wordle since its launch in June 2023.
Players group 16 words into four categories based on shared themes, with difficulty levels ranging from Yellow (easiest) to Purple (hardest).
Hints and solutions for recent puzzles include themes like 'Small Amount of Food to Try,' 'Protective Coverings in Nature,' and references to 'The Shining.'
Creator Wyna Liu advises players to avoid guessing prematurely and to take their time identifying the correct groupings.
The game has drawn praise for its clever wordplay and variety, offering a daily mental challenge for puzzle enthusiasts.