Connections Guide
NYT Connections Answers With Category Explanations
A complete answer sheet for the current Connections puzzle plus historical answers with context on why each group fits.
Overview
Answer-seeking visitors want clean formatting and justification. This data block doubles as a blueprint for how to display the solved grid, color order, and explanation text across every answer-focused keyword.
Key Strategies
- Solved grid with category blurbs
- Common decoy words called out
- Linking to past day answers
Answer page performance
Quick Facts
8.7k / mo
Search volume
37%
CTR goal
Featured snippet
Top SERP type
Category storytelling
For each color group, include a one-sentence explanation, a difficulty tag, and a quick note on the trickiest decoy so solvers understand the logic.
Historical navigation
Insert an in-line archive module that lets users jump to yesterday, last week, or any puzzle number without leaving the flow.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast do answers go live?
We verify each group manually after reset, so answers are published minutes after the puzzle unlocks.
Can I see older answers?
Yes—use the archive navigator to browse any historical puzzle with the same solved-grid presentation.
Ready to Play?
Get today's hints, check your answers, or explore our archive of past puzzles.