NYT Connections help without spoilers
Sometimes the hardest part of Connections isn't finding the connection — it's not knowing what one of the words means.
If you're stuck, checking the definition first can give you enough information to keep solving the puzzle yourself without jumping straight to Connections hints or answers.
Try the word meanings first
ConnectionsDefinitions.com shows plain-English definitions for today's 16 words. If a word has useful alternate meanings, you can reveal those too.
There are no groups, category names or solutions shown alongside the definitions.
Why not just search for Connections hints?
Connections hints and answer pages are useful if you want more direct help, but they can reveal more of the puzzle than you intended to see.
This site is for players who only want to understand the words and make the connections themselves.
Unfamiliar words and references
Connections can include slang, names, abbreviations, cultural references and words used in less common ways. That can be especially tricky when a term is unfamiliar or more common in another country.
A definition won't necessarily tell you the answer — it simply gives you the information the word itself carries.