Welcome to the Connections forum, where you can share and receive puzzle and emotional support. This article may contain spoilers, so solve the puzzle first. Connections is released daily at midnight by time zone, with two live Companions based on Eastern Standard Time. Post your puzzle grid in the comments to compare scores. Today’s puzzle difficulty is rated 3.5 out of 5. For hints, note that categories range from yellow (easiest) to purple (most difficult). Follow The New York Times Games team on Instagram for tips and more. Join us for Crosswords, The Mini, and other games.
Good morning, beloved connectors. Welcome to today’s Connections forum, a space for giving and receiving puzzle-related — and emotional — support.
Caution: This article includes clues and remarks that may offer spoilers for today’s puzzle. Please solve Connections first, or scroll at your own peril.
Connections becomes available at midnight in your time zone. To cater to all time zones, there will be two Connections Companions live each day, timestamped according to Eastern Standard Time.
If you find yourself on the incorrect companion, verify your puzzle number and visit this page to locate the appropriate companion.
Share your solve grid in the comments to compare your score with the editor’s rating and with others.
Today’s Challenge Level
Our testers evaluate each puzzle out of 5 based on its complexity. They are compensated for solving each puzzle beforehand. Learn more about their process.
Today’s challenge level is rated at 3.5 out of 5.
Your personal rating may vary. For a more detailed and personal evaluation of puzzle difficulty, please head to Connections Bot.
Looking for a Hint?
In Connections, each category presents a varying level of difficulty. Yellow indicates the easiest, while purple signifies the most challenging. Click or tap on each level to uncover a word from that category.
Additional Reading
The New York Times Games team is now on Instagram. Follow us for solving tips, behind-the-scenes content from our editors, and more.
Join us here to tackle Crosswords, The Mini, and various other games from The New York Times.