Connections NYT is the latest word game from the New York Times that challenges players to identify the common thread among a set of words. Much like Wordle, Connections offers a new puzzle daily, resetting at midnight, with increasing difficulty. Below, you'll find hints, tips, and the solutions for today's August 12 puzzle.
Connections is a daily word game featured in The New York Times' Games section. Designed by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game has gained popularity for its engaging and challenging format. Players are tasked with grouping 16 words into four categories based on common themes.
In each puzzle, players must correctly identify four groups of words that share a common characteristic. The categories can range from book titles and software to country names and more. Incorrect guesses count as mistakes, with a maximum of four allowed before the game ends. To aid in solving, players can shuffle the words and use color-coded hints, which range from yellow (easiest) to purple (most challenging). Results can be shared on social media, similar to Wordle.
If you're looking for some guidance without revealing the exact categories, here are some hints:
For a more direct approach, the categories for today's Connections puzzle are:
If you’re ready to check your answers, here they are:
Don’t worry if you didn’t get them all this time—there's always tomorrow’s Connections to challenge your skills. We'll be back with more hints and solutions to help you out.
Looking for yesterday’s Connections? Find hints and answers from the previous puzzle here.
