Today's Connections-style puzzle can be played by selecting the date on the homepage. Each puzzle has 16 words that need to be grouped into 4 categories of 4 related items each. You can also visit individual puzzle pages for hints and answers.
To play Connections, select 4 words that share a common theme or category. You have limited mistakes remaining, so choose carefully. Categories have different difficulty levels indicated by color: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).
The categories for today's puzzle can be discovered by playing the game. Each puzzle has 4 categories with increasing difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest). You can also check our hints pages for guidance.
Yes! Our archive allows you to play any Connections-style puzzle from June 12, 2023 to the present. Simply select your desired date using the date picker on the homepage or browse our archive pages.
If you run out of mistakes, the game ends and you can view the correct answers. You can always try again or play puzzles from other dates. The game allows up to 4 mistakes before ending.
You're allowed up to 4 mistakes before the game ends. Use them wisely! Each incorrect guess counts as one mistake.
Yes! Each puzzle has a dedicated hints page that provides clues and eventually reveals the answers. You can access hints by clicking the 'Need Hints?' button on the game page or by visiting individual puzzle pages.
No, ConnectionsExplorer is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the New York Times Company. This is an independent archive and educational resource for Connections-style word puzzles.
New puzzles are added daily. Our archive includes puzzles from June 12, 2023 onwards, and we continue to add new puzzles as they become available.
Yes! After completing a puzzle, you can use the Share button to share your results with others. The share feature generates a summary of your performance.
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