Have you cracked today’s groups in the New York Times Connections word game yet? Wednesday’s puzzle felt more approachable than usual, but that doesn’t mean it won’t trip you up if you rush. Below, you’ll find gentle hints first, followed by full answers you can reveal when you’re ready. Don’t worry about peeking — these puzzles are designed to mislead, even on easier days.
Since we’re solving together, here’s how this one played out for me. I cleared the board without using up any mistakes, which is always the aim. The order I solved the groups today was green first, followed by yellow, then blue, with purple coming last.
If you’re new to Connections, you’re not alone. The game has a habit of pulling people in fast. You might also want to check out today’s Wordle hints and Strands answers if puzzles are already part of your daily routine.
What is NYT Connections?
Connections is a deceptively challenging daily word game created by the New York Times. If you play regularly, congratulations — you’re officially a “connector.” The aim is simple in theory but tricky in practice: identify four groups of four words, with each group linked by a shared theme.
How to play Connections
When you open the game, you’re presented with 16 words arranged in a four-by-four grid. Your task is to sort them into four colour-coded groups: yellow, green, blue and purple. Yellow is typically the most straightforward, while purple is intentionally the most obscure.
Each group is connected by a specific idea, phrase, or concept. For example, in a previous puzzle, one group was tied to buying a home, with words like appraisal, escrow, insurance and mortgage forming the set.
Mistakes are part of the process. You’re allowed four incorrect submissions before the puzzle ends and the full solution is revealed. The game also offers a lightbulb hint option, but we’ll walk you through the clues here as well.
Fair warning: once you’re hooked, it’s hard to stop. Connections refreshes once per day, and you only get one chance until the grid resets at midnight.
Tips for solving NYT Connections
- If you see a message saying “one away,” it means three words were correct and one didn’t belong. Re-examine the odd word out and see where it might fit better.
- Don’t hesitate to shuffle the grid. Rearranging the words can make hidden patterns easier to spot.
- Start with the yellow group when possible. These are often clear synonyms or closely related terms, though a few decoys may overlap with other categories.
- Still stuck? Step away and return later. A short break can help you see connections that weren’t obvious before.
Looking for today’s New York Times Connections hints in one place, with answers you can reveal only when you’re ready. Below are spoiler-light clues first, then the full set.
Today’s word bank
THROW, CRIB, COPY, NEWSPAPER, PIRATE, CAVE, BOTTLE, MOBILE, BLANKET, CAN, LIFT, SIGNAL, SHAM, SUIT, CARDBOARD BOX, SHEET
Hints for the four groups
- Hint 1 Something you might do with someone else’s work when you should not.
- Hint 2 Common household items most councils will accept in kerbside recycling.
- Hint 3 Bedroom pieces you might add to dress a bed.
- Hint 4 Four words that snap into place with the same famous superhero theme.
Want a nudge without giving it away
Try spotting two obvious pairs, then test whether each remaining word can be used as a verb. One set is pure slang, another is very literal, and the last one is pop culture.
Reveal the answers when you’re ready
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