NYT's Connections Puzzle Continues to Challenge and Engage Players

The daily word-association game, created by Wyna Liu, has become a hit, offering nuanced puzzles with varying levels of difficulty.

Connections, a daily word puzzle by The New York Times, tasks players with grouping 16 words into four thematic categories.
The game, launched in June 2023, has quickly become the publication's second-most popular game after Wordle.
Each puzzle features four groups of words with themes ranked by difficulty, from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest).
Hints and tips from players and publications emphasize logic, patience, and avoiding common traps like red herrings.
Recent puzzles have included themes such as music, book subtitles, and wordplay, showcasing the game's creative and diverse challenges.