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NYT Connections Puzzle Continues to Captivate with New Thematic Challenges

The April 8 edition introduces inventive categories like 'Radio Lingo' and 'Words Pronounced 'Sh' Without 'SH',' reflecting the game's ongoing popularity and evolving design.

Overview

  • The New York Times' Connections puzzle, launched in June 2023, has become a cultural phenomenon with its strategic word-association gameplay.
  • The April 8, 2025 puzzle (#667) features categories such as 'Prick,' 'Radio Lingo,' 'Old Testament Books,' and 'Words Pronounced 'Sh' Without 'SH.''
  • The April 7, 2025 puzzle (#666) included categories like 'Throb,' 'Landforms,' 'Picture Hanging Needs,' and 'Foot____,' showcasing the game's thematic diversity.
  • Players must group 16 words into four secret categories with a limit of four mistakes, adding a layer of challenge to the engaging format.
  • The game continues to receive widespread media coverage, with outlets like Today and Rock Paper Shotgun offering hints and solutions to its daily puzzles.