Connections

Sort 16 words into four hidden groups that share a common thread, with one new puzzle a day from The New York Times

Play Connections nytimes.com
Price
Free, paid extras. Today's puzzle is free; unlimited play and the archive are for subscribers
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Language
English
Features
Daily, Mobile app, Archive
Categories
NYT games, Daily puzzles
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What is Connections?

Connections is not a letter game. You sort 16 words into four hidden groups, and the words in each group share a common thread. There is one new puzzle a day, and after the game Connections Bot analyzes your guesses

Today's puzzle is free to play, and the page offers a subscription for unlimited play and an archive of 10,000+ puzzles. It runs on the web, iOS and Android, in English

How to play Connections

Pick four words you think share a thread and submit them as a group. Do it four times to sort all 16 words

Modes and features

  • Daily puzzle
  • Connections Bot
  • Unlimited play and an archive for subscribers

Connections alternatives

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Connections: quick answers

What is Connections?

Sort 16 words into four hidden groups that share a common thread, with one new puzzle a day from The New York Times

How do you play Connections?

Pick four words you think share a thread and submit them as a group. Do it four times to sort all 16 words

Is Connections free?

Connections is free to play in part, with paid extras. Today's puzzle is free; unlimited play and the archive are for subscribers

How often is there a new Connections puzzle?

Connections has a new puzzle every day

Where can I play Connections?

Connections runs on: Web, iOS, Android

What are some games like Connections?

Try Strands, Spelling Bee, NYT Games app and Bracket City. Each one has its own page here with the details

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