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**New York Times’ “Connections” Game Captures Players with Word Association Puzzles**

NEW YORK, NY – The New York Times’ latest word game, “Connections,” has quickly become a popular online sensation, challenging players to find the common threads between seemingly disparate words. Developed with the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game tests players’ vocabulary and pattern recognition skills, sparking daily discussions and social media sharing akin to the “Wordle” craze.

In “Connections,” players are presented with 16 words and tasked with grouping them into four categories based on shared associations. The game, accessible on both web browsers and mobile devices, allows for up to four incorrect guesses before the game ends, adding an element of strategic thinking. Categories range from book titles to software names, with difficulty levels denoted by color-coding: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (most challenging).

“Connections” resets daily at midnight, offering a fresh puzzle and a renewed challenge for players. The game’s difficulty escalates with each new set of words, prompting many players to seek hints and strategies. The New York Times and other media outlets are now providing clues and tips to assist players, fostering a sense of community and shared problem-solving. For example, hints for today’s categories are “Ways to describe a convertible” (Green) and “Seen in children’s films” (Purple). Or for more direct help, the categories are: “Adjectives for a sports car” (Green) and “Disney animated characters plus a letter” (Purple).

Today’s Connections #764 solution includes the following groups: “Shades of blue: BABY, ICE, POWDER, SKY; Adjectives for a sports car: COMPACT, FAST, SLEEK, SPORTY; Words before Roger/s: GINGER, JOLLY, MISTER, ROY; Disney animated characters plus a letter: ABUT, BELLE, FLOUNDERS, SCARY.”

Whether you’re a seasoned word puzzle enthusiast or a curious newcomer, “Connections” offers a stimulating and engaging mental workout. And for those seeking even more challenges, the New York Times and other platforms offer a variety of other word games, including “Wordle” and “Strands.”

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