NYT Connections: clues and solutions for Sunday, February 23

      Connections is among the top puzzle games offered by the New York Times. The objective of the game is to group a collection of 16 words into four secret groups by determining how they are interconnected. The puzzle resets nightly at midnight, with each iteration presenting a varying level of difficulty. Similar to Wordle, you can track your winning streak and compare scores with friends.

      Some days prove more challenging than others, akin to other popular NYT Games like The Mini and Strands. If you're facing difficulties with today's puzzle, our guide with tips and tricks for Connections might be helpful, or you can look for hints for today's puzzle below. If you still find yourself stuck, we’ll provide the answers at the end.

      How to play Connections

      Connections is a daily game centered on identifying common links between words. Players are tasked with selecting four groups of four words, allowed a maximum of three mistakes. Play now. https://t.co/YITfSnqODb pic.twitter.com/CqObVOqeUs

      — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 3, 2024

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      You can access Connections through the New York Times website or via the NYT Games app available on iOS or Android.

      In Connections, you'll see a grid made up of 16 words, and your goal is to sort these words into four sets of four by recognizing their relationships. These sets may involve themes like titles of video game series, sequels to book series, shades of red, names of chain restaurants, among others.

      Typically, some words may appear to fit multiple themes, but there is only one correct solution. You can shuffle the words around the grid to better visualize potential connections.

      Each group is color-coded, with the yellow group being the simplest to identify, followed by green, blue, and purple groups.

      Select four words and click Submit. If your selection is correct, the four words will disappear from the grid, and the theme connecting them will be revealed. An incorrect guess counts as a mistake, and you have a limit of four mistakes for the game.

      Hints for today’s Connections

      We can assist you in solving today’s Connections by providing you with the four themes. If you need additional help, we’ll also offer one word from each group below.

      Today's themes:

      RUB TOGETHER

      WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

      BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS

      PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED

      Revealed words:

      RUB TOGETHER – GNASH

      WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD – CAN

      BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS – BUTTER

      PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED – BEANS

      New York Times

      Today's Connections answers

      Still having trouble? That's alright. This puzzle is intended to be challenging. If you just want to see today's Connections answers, here they are:

      RUB TOGETHER – GNASH, GRATE, GRIND, SCRAPE

      WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD – CAN, FERMENT, FREEZE, PICKLE

      BREAKFAST CONDIMENTS – BUTTER, HOT SAUCE, JAM, SYRUP

      PROVERBIAL THINGS THAT ARE SPILLED – BEANS, GUTS, MILK, TEA

      Connections grids vary greatly and change daily. If you weren’t able to solve today’s puzzle, be sure to return tomorrow.

      NYT Connection FAQs

      What time does the Connections puzzle reset?

      The puzzle resets every day at midnight local time.

      Who is responsible for editing the NYT Connections game?

      Wyna Liu, who has been editing puzzles at The New York Times since 2020, is the daily editor for Connections.

      “A few months ago, a new assignment came my way: Create the game boards for Connections, a category matching game that had recently been approved and was looking for an editor,” Liu explained in an article detailing her editing process in June 2024. "Most of my puzzle experience has been in crosswords, so I was thrilled to try something new. I’ve enjoyed understanding how puzzle editing functions once a game is greenlit and how our team fits into the broader picture."

      On the one-year anniversary of Connections' launch earlier this year, Liu shared this TikTok about her favorite puzzles to date:

      @thegamesteam ? happy one year anniversary to connections, our newest official NYT game ? #nytgames #nytconnections #nyt ♬ The Kite Live by Luisa Marion – luisa_marion_music