Puzzle Helper
NYT Connections Solver
Stuck on today's NYT Connections puzzle? Enter all 16 words, then use our interactive grouping board to test ideas without burning your mistake chances. Smart pattern hints highlight shared letters, lengths, and endings to point you toward the hidden categories.
Enter the 16 Words
Paste or type today's 16 Connections words — one per line, comma-separated, or space-separated.
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How to Solve NYT Connections
Read all 16 words
Don't rush. Read every word carefully — many have double meanings or hidden themes.
Spot the obvious group first
Start with Yellow (easiest). A clear category like 'types of fish' gives you a foothold.
Watch for red herrings
NYT Connections deliberately uses words that seem to fit multiple categories. Trust the group you're most confident in.
Use patterns as clues
Words with the same prefix, suffix, or length often share a hidden connection. Our hint panel shows these automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the Connections Solver?
Paste or type all 16 words from today's NYT Connections puzzle, click 'Start Grouping', then use the interactive board to click words and assign them to color-coded categories. Pattern hints help identify shared traits like word length, starting letters, or common endings.
What are the difficulty colors in NYT Connections?
Yellow is the easiest group, Green is medium difficulty, Blue is hard, and Purple is the trickiest — often involving wordplay, double meanings, or obscure connections.
What happens if I pick the wrong 4 words?
In NYT Connections, you get 4 mistakes before the game ends. If a guess is wrong but 'one away', the game tells you. Our solver lets you experiment freely without using up guesses.