Connections is one of the New York Times' most popular daily word games, right alongside Wordle and Spelling Bee. It challenges players to find four groups of four words that share a common connection — whether it's meaning, category, or wordplay. But some days are tougher than others, and that's where hints & answers come in handy.
Here’s everything you need to know about NYT Connections hints and answers — what they are, where to find them, and how to use them without spoiling the fun.
🔍 What Is NYT Connections?
In the Connections game:
You're presented with 16 words.
Your task is to group them into four correct sets of four, each set connected by a common theme.
The difficulty of groups is color-coded:
The themes can be straightforward (e.g., “Types of Fruit”) or abstract (e.g., “Words That Can Follow 'Fire'”).
💡 What Are NYT Connections Hints?
Hints help players who are stuck without fully giving away the answers. Daily hints might include:
🔠 Category names (e.g., “Board Games” or “Musical Instruments”)
🔤 Starting letter of each group
🧩 A nudge about the trickiest group
💬 General themes (e.g., “Think of words that double as verbs and nouns”)
These hints help guide your thought process while keeping the challenge intact.
✅ Where to Find Daily Connections Hints & Answers
You can find daily Connections hints and answers from:
Word game blogs and news sites
Examples: Mashable, GameSpot, The Verge, Tom’s Guide
Usually posted early every morning
Often structured like:
Reddit – r/ConnectionsGame
Community posts daily discussions, spoilers, and strategy tips
Great for seeing how others grouped the words
Social media
Chat-based tools (like this!)
🧠 How to Use Hints Without Spoiling the Game
If you want help but still want the satisfaction of solving, here’s a good order:
Ask for a category title only
Ask for one word that belongs in a group
Confirm if your guessed group is correct
Only then, ask for full answers if you’re truly stuck
📅 Example (Not Today’s Puzzle — Just for Illustration)
Suppose the 16 words include:
Clue, Scrabble, Monopoly, Uno, Violin, Piano, Flute, Drum, Kick, Hit, Smash, Punch, etc.
A hint might look like this:
🟨 Yellow: Board Games
🟩 Green: Musical Instruments
🟦 Blue: Actions Involving Impact
🟪 Purple: Words That Can Be Used as Both Nouns and Verbs
NYT Connections is fun, challenging, and deeply satisfying — especially when you figure out that tricky purple group on your own. But there’s no shame in seeking a little help along the way. Whether you want a gentle push or the full breakdown, daily hints and answers can turn frustration into learning and progress.
Stay sharp, stay curious — and may your purple group never be too obscure!