In Connections, each category has a different difficulty level. Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult. Click or tap each level to reveal one of the words in that category. The New York Times Games team is now on Instagram. Follow us now for solving tips, behind-the-scenes content from our editors and more.

NYT Games launches Year in Games, a Spotify Wrapped–style recap that breaks down your Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee and Strands habits with shareable graphics.

NYT Connections, a popular word puzzle game, challenges players to find four thematic groups among 16 words daily. The December 17, 2025 edition (#920) offers a mix of logic and pattern recognition, testing skills like lateral thinking and strategic reasoning.