Connections is the latest addictive word game from The New York Times, challenging players to find common threads between words. Just like Wordle, the game resets daily with increasingly difficult puzzles. Associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu is credited with bringing the game to the Times' Games section, where it has quickly become a social media sensation. The game features 16 words grouped into four categories, requiring players to correctly match words with shared characteristics. Players have up to four mistakes before the game ends, but can use hints, shuffles, and color-coding to aid in solving the puzzles. Today's categories include "Settle Down!", Minor Ailments, What Humpback Whales Do, and ___City Nicknames. Whether you need help or want to challenge yourself, Connections provides an engaging word game experience that is sure to captivate players of all levels.