Connections is a new puzzle game from the New York Times that challenges you to categorize a set of 16 words into four hidden groups based on their relationships. The game resets daily at midnight, offering a fresh puzzle each day with varying levels of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends.
Game Objective: Your task is to sort the 16 words into four groups of four by finding out how they are related. The categories can be diverse, such as names of popular video game franchises, different shades of color, or types of music genres. Some words might fit multiple themes, but there’s only one correct way to group them.
Gameplay Mechanics
- Grid Display: You will see a grid with 16 words.
- Sorting Words: Organize the words into four groups based on their common themes.
- Shuffling and Rearranging: You can shuffle and rearrange the words to better visualize potential connections.
- Submit Groups: Once you’ve grouped the words, hit “Submit.” If you’re right, those words will be removed from the grid, and the theme will be revealed. If incorrect, it counts as a mistake. You have up to four mistakes before the game ends.
Hints for Today’s NYT Connections
If you’re stuck, here are some hints to guide you through today’s puzzle. We’ve also included a word from each group to get you started.
Today’s Themes
- NOT PRESENT
- SUPPORTER
- ROCK GENRES
- SHOCK___
One-Answer Reveals
- NOT PRESENT: ABSENT
- SUPPORTER: ADVOCATE
- ROCK GENRES: GLAM
- SHOCK___: HORROR
Today’s NYT Connections Answers
If you’re still having trouble, don’t worry. Here are the answers to today’s Connections puzzle:
- NOT PRESENT: ABSENT, ELSEWHERE, GONE, MIA
- SUPPORTER: ADVOCATE, CHAMPION, CHEERLEADER, EXPONENT
- ROCK GENRES: GLAM, GOTH, METAL, PUNK
- SHOCK___: HORROR, JOCK, VALUE, WAVE
Connections puzzles are designed to be challenging, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t solve them right away. Check back tomorrow for a new set of puzzles and more opportunities to test your skills!