Overview

• Connections is a daily word association puzzle published by The New York Times, launched in June 2023 and now its second-most played game after Wordle.
• Players must group 16 words into four categories, with difficulty levels indicated by colors: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest).
• The game incorporates wordplay, homophones, and subtle thematic links, often presenting misleading options to challenge players.
• Hints and answers for each day's puzzle are widely shared online, with players seeking guidance to maintain their win streaks.
• Connections editor Wyna Liu advises players to identify potential categories early and be strategic with guesses to avoid running out of attempts.