NYT's Connections Puzzle Gains Popularity with Challenging Daily Themes

The New York Times' Connections has become its second-most played game, offering players a daily test of categorization and word association skills.

Connections is a daily word association puzzle game launched by The New York Times in June 2023, now second only to Wordle in popularity.
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).
Hints and answers for February 6's puzzle (#606) include themes such as 'Delicate,' 'Magnanimous,' 'Things With Necks,' and 'First Names in Jazz.'
Players are given four guesses to complete the puzzle, with no time limit, and can use features like a shuffle button to assist in solving.
Creator Wyna Liu emphasizes patience and careful observation as key strategies for success, advising players to avoid impulsive guessing.