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Connections

Every story about Connections, updated as news breaks.

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What to know

  • The New York Times Connections puzzle requires players to connect 16 words into four distinct groups based on underlying themes. Oct 24
  • Players often share strategies and tips online, creating a vibrant community of puzzle solvers who discuss their progress. Oct 24
  • Puzzle number 1162 included a purple category with the phrase 'from Neander' and other evolution-related terms. Aug 16
  • The phrase refers to Neanderthals, named after the Neander Valley in Germany, and is derived from Homo neanderthalensis. Aug 16
  • The Wordle answer for June 6, 2025, is the five-letter verb EDIFY. Jun 9

Timeline

  1. Oct 24, 2026
  2. Aug 16, 2026
  3. Jun 9, 2025