Looking for today’s NYT Connections answers and hints?
Each morning, we unveil tailored solutions and clues to help you breeze through the daily word puzzle.
Whether racing the clock or grappling with a tricky category, our concise breakdowns keep you a step ahead in each session.
Outsmart the grid by revealing the hidden connections below.
What Is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is the New York Times’ daily word game that tests your pattern‑spotting skills.
Every morning, you see a four-by-four grid of 16 seemingly unrelated words. Your mission is to sort them into four thematically linked groups of four.
To keep things engaging:
- Four guesses per puzzle. Each correct group lights up in one of four colors (yellow, green, blue, purple) to show rising difficulty.
- Drag‑and‑drop or shuffle the board whenever you need a fresh angle.
- One definitive solution, but plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing.
- Shareable results let you post your color‑coded grid and challenge friends.
A Hint For Today’s Connections Categories
Need a little nudge? Check out these helpful hints to get you started on today's Connections puzzle.
- Yellow : Cross my heart
- Green : Arrow
- Blue : Mike hammer
- Purple : Planetarium
Today’s Connections Categories
These are the themes behind today's grid. Use them to guide your guesses.
- Yellow : "i promise!"
- Green : Long, skinny things often seen together
- Blue : Private investigators of fiction
- Purple : Starting with words of intention
Today’s Connections Answers
Stuck or want to confirm your guesses? Here are the full answers to today's NYT Connections puzzle.
- "i promise!": CROSS MY HEART, FOR REAL, ON GOD, PINKY SWEAR
- Long, skinny things often seen together: ARROW, GOLF CLUB, PICK-UP STICK, SPAGHETTO
- Private investigators of fiction: HERCULE POIROT, MIKE HAMMER, SAM SPADE, SHERLOCK HOLMES
- Starting with words of intention: AIMEE MANN, HOPE DIAMOND, PLANETARIUM, WISHY-WASHY
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