Connections NYT is the latest word game sensation from The New York Times, challenging players to uncover the common threads between words. Like Wordle, each daily puzzle resets at midnight, with increasing difficulty as the game progresses. If you're tackling today's puzzle, here are some hints and tips to guide you through.
Connections is a daily word game that has taken social media by storm. Developed with the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, this game is a prominent addition to The New York Times' Games section. It can be played on web browsers and mobile devices, and involves grouping four words that share a common theme.
In each puzzle, you'll encounter 16 words that must be divided into four categories. These categories could range from various topics such as book titles or country names. The challenge lies in identifying the correct groupings since multiple words might seem to fit together. Players have up to four mistakes before the game ends, and correct groupings are removed from the board. The board can be shuffled to aid in finding connections, and the groups are color-coded by difficulty—yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, results can be shared on social media.
Looking for a hint about today's categories without the full reveal? Try these clues:
If you need more specific assistance, today's puzzle categories are:
Ready for the solutions? Here are the answers for August 16:
Don't be discouraged if you didn't get it right today. Each day brings a new puzzle to challenge and entertain you. We'll be here tomorrow with fresh hints and solutions to help you along. If you missed yesterday's game, check out the hints and answers for that puzzle as well.
