About Connections Today
A small daily connections puzzle with enough misdirection to surprise you and a fair path to the answer.
Why this site exists
Sixteen words and four hidden groups can turn a few quiet minutes into a satisfying daily ritual. Connections Today gives that ritual a fresh Original every day, keeps past Originals playable, and stays out of the way while you solve. That small moment when the last connection clicks is the point.
What makes a good Original
We aim for connections that become clear in hindsight, misdirection that feels fair, and wording that does not depend on obscure trivia or private knowledge. A word may appear to fit more than one idea, but the full set should reward careful comparison. Yellow should offer a foothold; purple should make you smile when it clicks.
Every Original is drafted, tested, and reviewed before it is published. We release only puzzles that feel fair, clear in hindsight, and satisfying to solve.
Independent and original
Connections Today is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times. Puzzles in the Connections archive are credited to their source.