# Connections

> Group sixteen words into four hidden categories.

Daily Word game · [Play Connections](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections) · <https://dledex.com/games/connections>

The New York Times puzzle in which sixteen words must be sorted into four groups of four that share a common thread. Groups are colour-coded by difficulty from yellow to purple, and four mistakes end the game. One puzzle is published daily, and subscribers can play earlier puzzles from the archive.

## Facts

- Category: [Word](https://dledex.com/word)
- How you play: Sort items into groups
- Languages: English
- Daily puzzle: Yes
- Unlimited mode: No
- Archive: Yes
- Made by: The New York Times
- Website: [nytimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections)
- Rank: No. 1
- Rating: No ratings yet

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