In the article "Need the answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle?" the author discusses how Connections, a word grouping puzzle, may be the new Wordle. Players are given 16 words and must sort them into four groups based on connections between them. Game editor Wyna Liu cleverly chooses words that can fit into multiple groups, making the game challenging. The article also provides hints for the day's Connections puzzle, including themes for each group such as states of matter, replacements, slangy names for professions, and Mariah Carey number one hits. Additionally, the article offers tips for playing Strands, a new game from the Times. Overall, Connections is described as more of a brainteaser than Wordle, requiring critical thinking and word association skills to succeed.