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 : Dummy
- Green : Toy
- Blue : Dollar
- Purple : Plays
Today’s Connections Categories
These are the themes behind today's grid. Use them to guide your guesses.
- Yellow : Imitation
- Green : Play around (with)
- Blue : Car rental companies
- Purple : Snack brands plus starting letter
Today’s Connections Answers
Stuck or want to confirm your guesses? Here are the full answers to today's NYT Connections puzzle.
- Imitation: DUMMY, ERSATZ, FAUX, MOCK
- Play around (with): FUTZ, MESS, TINKER, TOY
- Car rental companies: AVIS, BUDGET, DOLLAR, HERTZ
- Snack brands plus starting letter: FRITZ, PLAYS, TRUFFLES, YUTZ
Want more daily connection challenges? Check out our NYT Connections hub for recent puzzles, hints, and solutions.
See Also
- Yesterday's NYT Connections: Hints and answers
- Today's NYT Strands: Hints and answers
- Today's NYT Wordle: Hints and answers
- Today's NYT Mini crossword: Hints and answers
- Today's NYT Spelling Bee: Hints and answers
- Explore our Quizzes page for today’s latest trivia and fun challenges - updated daily!
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