Fri Sep 26 12:50:00 UTC 2025: **New York Times’ “Connections” Game Captivates Puzzle Enthusiasts**

NEW YORK – The New York Times’ latest word game, “Connections,” has quickly become a viral sensation, following in the footsteps of its popular predecessor, “Wordle.” Developed with the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game challenges players to identify common threads between seemingly disparate words, grouping them into four distinct categories.

Available on web browsers and mobile devices, “Connections” presents players with 16 words which must be arranged into four groups of four that share something in common. The categories can encompass a wide range of topics, from book titles to software types, demanding both vocabulary and lateral thinking skills. Incorrect guesses result in a strike, with players allowed a maximum of four errors before the game ends. The puzzles are also color coded to indicate difficulty from yellow (easiest) to purple (most difficult).

Like “Wordle,” a new “Connections” puzzle is released daily, resetting after midnight. Players can then share their scores and colored grid solutions on social media, furthering the game’s social appeal.

If you’re finding today’s puzzle a struggle, the solution to Connections #838 is as follows:

* **Stir vigorously:** BEAT, CREAM, WHIP, WHISK
* **Hard to make out:** DIM, FAINT, LIGHT, PALE
* **Kinds of bears:** BLACK, BROWN, POLAR, SUN
* **Dirty ___:** BLONDE, POOL, RICE, WORD

Don’t despair if you didn’t get it today. There’s always another puzzle tomorrow!

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