NYT's 'Connections' Gains Popularity as a Daily Word Puzzle Challenge

The New York Times' puzzle game, launched in June 2023, has become a favorite among players with its unique word association format.

'Connections' is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times that tasks players with grouping 16 words into four thematic categories.
The game has quickly become the publication's second most-played game, following the success of Wordle.
Each puzzle features categories ranked by difficulty, from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest), and often employs wordplay and homophones to challenge players.
Hints and answers for daily puzzles are widely shared, with recent examples including categories like cocktail ingredients and the Monty Hall Problem.
The game, developed by NYT crossword editor Wyna Liu, encourages strategic thinking and patience, with no time constraints for solving.