Connections NYT is the latest hit word game from The New York Times, challenging players to find common threads among groups of words. Each day, the puzzle resets at midnight, with new and increasingly tricky sets of words to solve. If you’re looking for help with today's puzzle, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find hints, tips, and the full solution for the August 26 Connections puzzle.
Connections is a daily word game from The New York Times that has quickly gained popularity on social media. Created with the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, this game invites players to group 16 words into four categories based on shared characteristics.
Each puzzle presents a grid of 16 words, and your task is to correctly categorize them into four groups. The categories could relate to anything, from types of fruit to historical events. You have four chances to make mistakes before the game ends, and you can rearrange and shuffle the board to find connections more easily. The categories are color-coded to indicate difficulty: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. You can also share your results with friends, much like in Wordle.
If you prefer to solve the puzzle yourself but need a nudge in the right direction, here are some hints for today's categories:
Here are the categories for today's Connections puzzle:
If you’d rather just get straight to the solution, here’s how the words are grouped for August 26:
If you didn't get it this time, don't worry! New Connections puzzles are available every day, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and improve your skills. Check back tomorrow for more hints and tips.
Looking for yesterday's Connections? You can find the hints and answers for the previous puzzle here.
