Overview

• The April 22 puzzle (#680) included themes such as 'Cancel, as a project,' 'Seen in a pottery studio,' 'Things that are slippery,' and 'Natural producers of heat.'
• The April 23 puzzle (#681) featured categories like 'Parts of a tree,' 'Canine/feline features,' 'Comedic routine,' and '___Pole.'
• Hints for both puzzles were widely published, helping players navigate tricky themes and maintain their streaks.
• The puzzles’ answers, including word groupings such as 'Axe, Cut, Drop, Scrap' for April 22 and 'Branch, Leaf, Root, Trunk' for April 23, are now accessible through media guides.
• Connections, launched by The New York Times in 2023, remains a highly popular daily game, engaging a vibrant community of players and media coverage.