Connections is a puzzle game similar to Wordle, where players are given 16 words and asked to group them into four categories that share a connection. The game editor, Wyna Liu, likes to challenge players by using words that can fit into multiple groups. The puzzles range in difficulty, with yellow being the easiest and purple being the toughest. Players can now use a Connections Bot to receive a numeric score and analyze their answers, as well as track their progress on the Times Games section.
To play Connections, players must mentally assign the 16 words into four related groups of four. The groups are coded by color, but the answers are only revealed after the player makes their selections. The yellow group is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. The connection between words can sometimes be obscure, requiring players to think creatively. For example, a group of words were once connected because they all started with the name of a rock band. The goal is to successfully group all 16 words into their respective categories.
Today’s Connections hints provide clues for the groupings in the puzzle, ranging from the easiest, yellow group to the toughest, purple group. The yellow group hint is “Not good,” leading to words like bust, dud, flop, and miss. The green group hint is “Step up to the plate,” hinting at words like chance, shot, time, and turn. The blue group hint, “Don’t need greenbacks,” leads to words like card, charge, credit, and plastic. Finally, the purple group hint is “Think Jeff Bezos,” connecting words like Kindle, Prime, rainforest, and river.
Players can now access a new NYT Connections game designed for sports fans, allowing them to test their knowledge in a sports-themed puzzle. The game offers a fun and challenging way for players to exercise their brainpower and think creatively. With hints and tips provided for each puzzle, players can improve their skills and increase their chances of successfully completing the Connections game. As the game gains popularity, players can look forward to more engaging features and puzzles in the future.
