NYT Connections Helper

Discover patterns and solve the daily Connections puzzle

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How It Works

Connections challenges you to find relationships between words. Our tool helps you identify patterns and common themes to solve the puzzle.

Game Rules

In Connections, you need to:

Group 16 words into 4 sets of 4 related words
Identify the common theme or connection for each group
Solve the puzzle without making more than 4 mistakes

Groups are color-coded by difficulty:

Yellow (Straightforward)

Green

Blue

Purple (Tricky)

We use AI to identify the word groups and their connections, making it easier for you to solve the daily puzzle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the colors mean in NYT Connections?

The colors represent difficulty levels. Yellow is the easiest and most straightforward category. Green is slightly harder. Blue is more challenging. Purple is the trickiest category, often involving wordplay, puns, or obscure connections.

How many mistakes can you make in Connections?

You can make up to 4 mistakes in Connections before the game ends. Each incorrect guess of 4 words costs you one mistake. The game tracks your mistakes at the bottom of the puzzle.

How do I play NYT Connections?

Select 4 words that share something in common and submit them as a group. If correct, they'll be removed and the category revealed. Continue until you've found all 4 groups or run out of mistakes. Start with the most obvious connections first.

Is there a new Connections puzzle every day?

Yes, the New York Times releases a new Connections puzzle every day at midnight Eastern Time. Each puzzle has a unique number and set of 16 words to group.

What's the best strategy for Connections?

Start by looking for obvious categories first (often yellow). Look for words that could fit multiple categories and save them for later. Watch for wordplay and double meanings, especially in purple. If stuck, try eliminating what definitely doesn't go together.