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The March 20 puzzle features themes like 'Outspoken' and 'Things in Bottles,' showcasing the game's ongoing popularity and challenging design.

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Overview

  • Connections, launched by The New York Times in June 2023, has become its second-most popular game, following the success of Wordle.
  • The game challenges players to group 16 words into four categories based on shared themes, with difficulty levels ranging from Yellow (easiest) to Purple (hardest).
  • March 20's puzzle included categories such as 'Outspoken,' 'Bodies of Water,' 'Kinds of Cords,' and 'Things in Bottles.'
  • Developer Wyna Liu creates each puzzle from scratch, incorporating techniques like wordplay and thematic misdirection to encourage critical thinking.
  • Connections continues to draw widespread interest, with players praising its creativity and the mental challenge it provides.