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**New York Times’ “Connections” Word Game Captivates Puzzle Enthusiasts**

**New York, NY** – The New York Times’ newest daily word game, “Connections,” is quickly becoming a social media sensation, challenging players to find the common threads between seemingly disparate words. Developed with contributions from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game is reminiscent of Wordle in its daily refresh and shareable results, but with a unique twist that has players hooked.

Available on web browsers and mobile devices, “Connections” presents players with 16 words that must be grouped into four categories of four words each. These categories can range from common themes like “book titles” to more abstract associations. The challenge lies in identifying the correct connections, as multiple words may appear to fit together at first glance.

The game allows for up to four incorrect guesses before the game ends. Players can also shuffle the board to aid in identifying connections. The difficulty of the categories is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple.

With each daily puzzle, the complexity increases, leading many players to seek assistance. Many online resources offer hints, clues, and strategies to help players conquer the daily challenge.

Yesterday’s solution to connections puzzle #766 was:

* **Parts of a college campus:** CAFETERIA, DORM, LIBRARY, QUAD
* **Exaggerated, as a performance:** CAMP. DRAMATIC, HAMMY, OVERDONE
* **Close in on:** CORNER, SURROUND, TRAP, TREE
* **Starts of Greek letters:** BET, DELT, LAMB, THE

Whether you’re a seasoned word puzzle veteran or a newcomer to the genre, “Connections” offers a stimulating and engaging mental workout.

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