What is NYT Connections?
Connections is a daily word game published by The New York Times. The puzzle presents 16 words and asks you to identify four groups of four words that share something in common.
How the puzzle works
Each group has its own connection. Some are straightforward, while others rely on wordplay, expressions, names, cultural references or less obvious meanings.
The challenge is that several words can appear to fit together even when they belong to different groups.
Why definitions can help
A single word can have several meanings. If you only recognise one of them, it can be difficult to see what else the puzzle may be doing.
Checking a word's definition or alternate meanings can help you understand the vocabulary without revealing which four words belong together.
A spoiler-free way to get unstuck
ConnectionsDefinitions.com is intentionally different from a hints or answers site. It shows the meanings of today's words but leaves the groups and solutions hidden.