NYT Connections Puzzle Challenges Players with Word Grouping Game

The daily puzzle by the New York Times offers a mix of easy and tricky word groupings, testing players' logic and vocabulary skills.

Connections is a daily word puzzle game from the New York Times, created by Wyna Liu, where players group 16 words into four thematic categories.
Each puzzle features four difficulty levels, with groups color-coded as Yellow (Easiest), Green (Easy), Blue (Medium), and Purple (Hardest).
Hints and answers for December 12th and 13th puzzles were shared, with themes including 'Fantasy Creatures,' 'Email Folders,' and 'Parts of a River.'
The game includes deliberate red herrings to mislead players, adding to the challenge of identifying the correct connections.
Connections has grown in popularity alongside other NYT games like Wordle, offering players a new daily mental challenge.