Every set of four words in Connections today shares a hidden relationship. We surface the same structure you see in the official game, but present it in a calm, spoiler-controlled layout so you can scan for patterns without accidentally seeing the answers. Tap the yellow hint first for the easiest group, or challenge yourself by jumping straight to the tricky purple quadrant.
These NYT Connections hints update seven days a week. Once you finish, use our archive to revisit earlier puzzles or train with themed packs like Connections Sports Edition and past Connections puzzles. Practicing older grids helps you recognize recurring mechanics—synonyms, wordplay, pop culture categories—and climb the weekly leaderboard.
Want the original experience? Head over to play Connections #716 on our mirror of the daily grid. We recommend solving there first, then returning to this page if you need reinforcement or a final answer check.