Are these Connections hints spoiler-free?

Yes. Hints are revealed progressively — a nudge first, then the category, then the words — so you only see as much as you want. Full answers are kept below a clear divider.

When are new Connections hints posted?

We pre-stage each puzzle the evening before and publish hints automatically, so they're live as soon as the new puzzle opens at midnight ET.

Is DailyWordHints affiliated with The New York Times?

No. We're an independent fan resource and are not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times.

NYT Connections Hints & Answers

Connections gives you 16 words to sort into four hidden groups. We publish spoiler-free hints for every group the moment each puzzle is available, with the full answers tucked safely below. Start with today's puzzle, dig into the archive, or learn the strategy that helps you solve more often.

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Today's Connections hintsSpoiler-free hints by group, then the full answers

Strategy guides

How to Play NYT Connections: Rules, Tips & StrategyA complete beginner's guide to NYT Connections — the rules, how the four color groups work, and a repeatable strategy to solve more puzzles without wasting guesses.
Connections Purple Group Strategy: Cracking the Hardest CategoryThe purple group trips up most solvers. Learn the recurring purple patterns in NYT Connections — wordplay, hidden words, and ___ blanks — and how to spot them fast.

Frequently asked questions

Are these Connections hints spoiler-free?: Yes. Hints are revealed progressively — a nudge first, then the category, then the words — so you only see as much as you want. Full answers are kept below a clear divider.
When are new Connections hints posted?: We pre-stage each puzzle the evening before and publish hints automatically, so they're live as soon as the new puzzle opens at midnight ET.
Is DailyWordHints affiliated with The New York Times?: No. We're an independent fan resource and are not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times.

NYT Connections Hints & Answers

Start here

Strategy guides

Archive

Frequently asked questions