Every day, the New York Times presents new words in the game Connections to sort into categories until they all have a proper place.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

Connections is the new puzzle game from the New York Times, and it can be quite difficult. If you need a hand with solving today's puzzle, we're here to help.

The New York Times has launched a popular digital puzzle game called Connections, which blends logic, wordplay, and critical thinking. Players must or

In the wake of Wordle 's phenomenal success—a game that captivated millions and was acquired by The New York Times in early 2022—the paper introduced Connections in 2023. This new puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

The NYT Connections for today, January 31, 2025, is now available. First published in The New York Times in June 2023, the word game has drawn many interested players since then. In the game, there is a grid of 16 words.