The New York Times Connections puzzle released on September 10, 2026 offers a moderate challenge, particularly for those with knowledge of science topics. This popular word game tasks players with identifying shared characteristics among 16 words organized into four distinct categories.
Connections, created with assistance from associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, has gained significant traction on social media since its launch. The game requires players to group words that share a common thread, with categories ranging from book titles to country names. Each puzzle presents 16 words split into four groups, with only one correct solution per category. Players receive up to four incorrect guesses before the game concludes.
Today’s puzzle features four thematic categories: chemical elements including actinium, krypton, lead, and sulfur; household items visible through windows such as air conditioners, catios, clotheslines, and flower boxes; classic Bruce Springsteen songs including “Atlantic City,” “Badlands,” “Born to Run,” and “Thunder Road”; and words ending in synonyms for “happening now,” encompassing adult contemporary, alternating current, represent, and sextant.
The game utilizes color-coding to indicate difficulty levels, with yellow being easiest and purple most challenging. Like the popular Wordle game, Connections resets daily and allows players to share results on social media. The puzzle can be accessed through web browsers and mobile devices.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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