Fri Aug 01 12:00:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**New York Times’ “Connections” Game Captures Hearts and Minds, Sparks Social Media Frenzy**
New York, NY – The New York Times has done it again, unleashing another addictive word game on the public with “Connections.” Following in the footsteps of the wildly popular “Wordle,” “Connections” challenges players to identify common threads between seemingly disparate words.
Launched recently, the game, attributed to the contributions of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, has quickly become a social media sensation. Available on web browsers and mobile devices, “Connections” tasks players with grouping sixteen words into four categories of four. These categories can range from book titles to obscure references, demanding both vocabulary prowess and lateral thinking.
The deceptively simple premise hides a strategic challenge. Players have only four attempts to correctly identify all four connections before the game ends. A helpful shuffle feature allows players to rearrange the board, aiding in pattern recognition. Moreover, each category is color-coded by difficulty, ranging from yellow (easiest) to purple (most challenging).
Like “Wordle,” “Connections” offers a daily puzzle that resets after midnight, ensuring a fresh challenge for players each day. The results are easily shareable on social media, fueling friendly competition and water-cooler conversations.
[This article originally provided hints to today’s game and also included the answers, which will not be included in this article to give readers a chance to play].
“Connections” joins a growing stable of popular games offered by The New York Times, further cementing its position as a leading provider of engaging and thought-provoking entertainment.
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