NYT's Connections Puzzle Continues to Engage with Creative Wordplay

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

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.