Connections Unlimited is a fresh and addictive daily word puzzle game from The New York Times Games, designed to test your vocabulary, pattern recognition, and lateral thinking skills. Launched in 2023 and quickly becoming one of the NYT’s most played games after Wordle, Connections invites players to group 16 seemingly unrelated words into four hidden categories of four.
Each puzzle has a unique twist, featuring themes that range from obvious and literal (like “Types of Fruit”) to clever and abstract (such as “Words with Double Meanings” or “Things Found in a Kitchen”). Players must sort the words into their correct groupings with only four mistakes allowed. The challenge lies in spotting subtle relationships between words and resisting red herrings that seem to fit in more than one category.
The game introduces a color-coded difficulty system:
- Yellow for the easiest group
- Green for medium
- Blue for hard
- Purple for the trickiest or most surprising connection
Its sleek, minimal interface—consistent with the NYT Games brand—offers a satisfying and frustration-free experience, whether played on desktop or mobile. There’s only one new puzzle each day, creating a communal feel among players who often share their success (or failures) on social media without revealing spoilers.
Connections is perfect for word game enthusiasts and puzzle solvers looking for a daily challenge that’s approachable, clever, and mentally rewarding. It’s free to play on the NYT Games website or app, and an excellent complement to other New York Times puzzles like Wordle, Spelling Bee, and the Crossword.
Whether you’re a casual player or a competitive puzzler, Connections NYT is sure to become a daily brain teaser you won’t want to miss.
