Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's garnered widespread attention. Much like Wordle, Connections challenges players to find the common threads between words. Each day brings a fresh puzzle with a new set of words, and as the game progresses, the difficulty increases. If you're looking to tackle today's puzzle, we've got some hints and strategies to help you out.
For those who prefer a quick solution, you can jump to the end of this article for the answers to August 8's puzzle. However, if you want to test your skills, keep reading for some hints and tips to guide you.
The New York Times' Connections has quickly become a hit on social media. Created by the Times' associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game invites players to group 16 words into four categories. These categories can range from book titles and software to country names and more. While many words might seem to fit together, only one arrangement is correct. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends, and incorrect guesses count as mistakes.
The game also features color-coded groups to indicate difficulty levels: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple. Players can rearrange the board to help identify connections and share their results on social media.
Here are some hints to help you with today’s puzzle:
If you need a bit more guidance, here are today's categories:
If you're ready for the solutions, here they are:
Don’t be discouraged if you didn’t get it right this time. There will be new puzzles to challenge your brain tomorrow, and we'll be here with more hints to help you out.
Looking for yesterday's Connections? Check out the hints and answers for that puzzle.
