How to Solve NYT Connections
NYT Connections is the daily word grouping game hosted by the New York Times. Players are given 16 words and must sort them into four groups of four with shared threads.
Tip 1: Spot the Red Herrings
Look for words that could fit into multiple categories. NYT deliberately inserts words that fit in two or more groups to trick you. Always check all options before submitting.
Tip 2: Work on the Hardest Groups First
If you can spot the tricky wordplay or homophones (usually Purple or Blue), solve those first. It makes finding the more straightforward groups (Yellow and Green) much easier by process of elimination!