Thu Apr 10 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## NYT’s Popular Word Game “Connections” Takes Social Media by Storm
NEW YORK — The New York Times’ latest word game, Connections, is quickly gaining popularity, becoming a social media sensation similar to the viral Wordle. The game challenges players to identify the common thread connecting four words from a set of sixteen. The words are categorized into four groups, color-coded from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple), and players have four attempts to solve each group before the game ends. Connections, created with the help of NYT associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, is available on web browsers and mobile devices.
The game’s increasing popularity has led to a surge in online searches for hints and solutions. Today’s puzzle (#669), for example, featured categories including shades of yellow (CANARY, GOLD, LEMON, MUSTARD), supply (MINE, RESERVE, STORE, WELL), anti-Christmas spirit (BAH, COAL, GRINCH, NAUGHTY), and Spanish words (ELLA, GUSTO, MAYO, SOY). The New York Times itself offers hints and solutions to assist players.
Like Wordle, Connections resets daily, offering a new challenge for players. The game encourages sharing results on social media, further fueling its growing popularity. The NYT Games section also includes other popular puzzles such as Strands. For those looking for more brain-teasers, alternative puzzle options are available online.
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