If you've ever found yourself scrolling for a quick mental break, you've likely seen friends or colleagues sharing colorful grids from a new daily puzzle. But what seems like a simple word game actually hides layers of clever connections and tricky misdirections.
NYT Connections became a massive hit shortly after its June 2023 launch, quickly rivaling Wordle's popularity.
The New York Times introduced Connections as its second daily word game, following the acquisition of Wordle in early 2022.