Looking for the answers to the New York Times Connections puzzle? This challenging game asks players to group 16 words into four categories based on their connections. Game editor Wyna Liu keeps players on their toes by using words that can fit into multiple groups. In addition to Connections, the article also provides hints and answers for Wordle and tips for Strands, a new game from the Times. Today's Connections answers include categories like biological building blocks, purchases for a baby, objects played as instruments, and ____ tag. To play, players mentally group related words and select their choices. The game gets progressively harder with each color group. So if you're up for a brainteaser challenge, test your skills with Connections.