A daily puzzle to find the longest hidden word in the fewest guesses. Tap letters left to right across the grid, skipping any you like, to spell words.
Connections
Sort sixteen words into four secret groups.
What is Connections?
Connections is the NYT grid game where sixteen words hide four secret groups of four. The catch is the overlaps — words that look like they belong together often don't.
How to play Connections
Pick four words you think share a theme and submit the group. Get it right and the row locks in; get it wrong and you lose one of your four lives. Solve all four groups — purple is usually the trickiest, often a wordplay or 'fill in the blank' category.
Tips & strategy
- Find the yellow (easiest) group last on purpose — start by spotting the trap words that fit two categories.
- Look for a wordplay angle for the purple group: homophones, hidden words, or '___ word' patterns.
- If unsure, rearrange the grid mentally before committing a guess to protect your lives.
Where to play
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