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.

The NYT Connections game, known for its mind-bending word associations and growing popularity, presented yet another challenge to puzzle enthusiasts on Monday. With game #729, The New York Times continues its trend of engaging readers with clever categories and cryptic connections.

In a typical Connections puzzle, players are asked to sort 16 seemingly unrelated words into four distinct categories of four words each.