Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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Connections challenges players to think outside the box, identifying links between words that may not appear related at first. With just four chances to make mistakes each day, accuracy and careful deduction are essential to succeed.