The game Connections, from The New York Times is a puzzle challenge where players are tasked with sorting 16 words into four categories by figuring out the connections between them. A fresh puzzle is released every night at midnight offering varying levels of difficulty to keep things interesting. Similar to Wordle players can track their winning streaks. Compete with friends to see who solves the puzzles fastest.
Some days may pose more of a challenge than others. If you find yourself stuck on todays Connections puzzle take a look at our tips and hints below for some guidance.. If you’re still having trouble we’ll reveal the answers on.
How to Play Connections
In Connections you are presented with a grid containing 16 words that need to be organized into four groups of four based on shared connections between them. These connections could be related to video game series, book sequels, shades of chain restaurant names and more.
At times certain words may appear to fit into categories. There’s only one correct solution. You can rearrange the words, within the grid to help identify connections easily.
Each group is color coded differently; yellow being the simplest followed by green, blue and purple in increasing difficulty levels.
To start playing select four words. Click Submit.
If you guess correctly those words will be taken off the grid. The common theme will be revealed. If you guess incorrectly it will count as a mistake. You only have four mistakes before the game ends.
Hints for today’s Connections
To assist you in solving today’s Connections puzzle here are the four themes. Additionally we’ll provide one word from each group below if you require help.
Today’s Themes;
- TYPES OF BAGS
- WIGGLE ROOM
- INDICATION TO PROCEED
- UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
One Answer Reveals
- TYPES OF BAGS – CLUTCH
- WIGGLE ROOM – FREEDOM
- INDICATION TO PROCEED – CUE
- UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR – BOXER
First Word in Titles of James Bond Movies – Casino
Answers for Todays Connections;
If you still need assistance here are todays answers to the Connections puzzle;
- TYPES OF BAGS – CLUTCH, MESSENGER, SATCHEL, TOTE
- WIGGLE ROOM – FREEDOM, LATITUDE, LICENSE, SLACK
- INDICATION TO PROCEED – CUE, PROMPT, SIGNAL, WORD
- UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR – BOXER, BRIEF, DRAWER, SHORT
The puzzles, for Connections change daily. If you were unable to solve todays puzzle return tomorrow for a challenge.
