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Daily hints for the New York Times Connections puzzle. Progressive reveals to help you solve it yourself.
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What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a word puzzle game published daily by The New York Times. Created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, it launched in June 2023 and has become one of the most popular NYT games.
Each puzzle presents 16 words that can be sorted into four groups of four. The challenge is discovering what connects each group - it could be synonyms, categories, wordplay, or pop culture references.
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NYT Connections FAQ
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times. Players group 16 words into four categories of four words each, based on hidden connections between them.
How do I play NYT Connections?
Select four words you think share a connection and submit your guess. You get four mistakes before the game ends. Categories are color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest).
Is NYT Connections free?
Yes! NYT Connections is free to play on the New York Times Games website. No subscription is required to access the daily puzzle.
When does the new NYT Connections come out?
A new NYT Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight Eastern Time (ET).