Overview

• The New York Times' Connections puzzle for April 1, 2025, featured symbols instead of words, marking an April Fools' Day twist with unique categories like Currency Symbols and Emoticon Mouths.
• Symbols used in the April 1 puzzle included $, £, ¥, €, &, +, (, ), and →, challenging players to identify thematic groupings without words.
• The April 2, 2025, puzzle returned to the standard word-based format, featuring categories such as Caprice, Ilk, Williamses, and Words Pronounced Differently as Proper Nouns.
• Words in the April 2 puzzle included Fancy, Whim, Hank, Venus, Herb, and Reading, showcasing the game's characteristic mix of logic and wordplay.
• Connections continues to engage its audience with daily puzzles and creative themes, solidifying its position as a top game in The New York Times' portfolio.