Sat Sep 20 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Connections Fans Flock to Online Forum for Hints and Support

**New York, NY – September 20, 2025** – The New York Times’ popular word-association game, Connections, continues to draw a dedicated following, with players eagerly turning to the game’s official online forum for assistance and camaraderie. A new “Connections Companion” is published daily, dated according to Eastern Standard Time to accommodate solvers across various time zones.

The forum provides a space for players to discuss the daily puzzle, share their solve grids, and compare their performance against both the editor’s rating and other community members. Testers rate each puzzle on a 5 point scale, with today’s Connections being rated a moderately challenging 3.3 out of 5.

The forum also offers hints, categorized by difficulty, from Yellow (easiest) to Purple (most difficult). The New York Times Games team actively engages with players through their Instagram account, sharing solving tips and behind-the-scenes content.

Players are encouraged to leave feedback and report bugs through the game’s settings menu. Links to discussions on other NYT Games, such as Wordle and Spelling Bee, are also provided. The NYT Games team can also be reached directly via email.

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