NYT Connections is a daily word-grouping puzzle. You are given 16 words and must sort them into four groups of four, each sharing a hidden theme. Difficulty is color-coded from Yellow (easiest) to Purple (hardest). On TECHi daily hubs, answers use the same tap-to-reveal spoiler strip as Wordle and Quordle before the full write-up.
Rules
- 16 words on a 4×4 grid. Find four groups of four.
- Each group shares a hidden common theme.
- You get four mistakes before game over.
- Difficulty: Yellow (easy) → Green → Blue → Purple (hardest).
- Shuffle the board to spot new connections.
Strategies
- Solve Yellow first — it is the most straightforward.
- Watch for words that fit multiple categories (especially Purple traps).
- Use the shuffle button often to break visual patterns.
- If you get “one away,” think about which single word is the outlier.
How many mistakes can I make in Connections?
You get four wrong guesses before game over.
What does ‘one away’ mean?
It means three of your four selected words belong to the same group, but one does not.
