Welcome back, puzzle enthusiasts! Whether you are looking for a gentle nudge or the complete breakdown of today's grid, we have everything you need to solve the daily NYT Connections challenge.

For those new to the daily phenomenon, Connections is a popular word puzzle hosted on the New York Times website and Games application. Players are presented with a grid containing 16 distinct terms, phrases, numbers, or symbols, and the objective is to sort them into four distinct groups of four.

While some categories rely on straightforward synonyms, others incorporate complex wordplay, cultural references, or clever red herrings designed to trick players. You are allowed up to three incorrect guesses before the game ends on your fourth mistake.

Today’s NYT Connections Word List

The 16 terms featured in today's puzzle are:

  • TACO
  • PEPPER
  • DRUM
  • JAR
  • TINKER
  • TOWER
  • FIDDLE
  • JINGLE
  • LIBERTY
  • CANAL
  • TRIFLE
  • DIVING
  • ANVIL
  • BOTTOMS
  • STIRRUP
  • MEDDLE

Today’s NYT Connections Hints

Use these category clues to point you in the right direction:

  • 🟨 Yellow group: interference on the play, perhaps
  • 🟩 Green group: some of these help keep things in balance, ya hear?
  • 🟦 Blue group: like lake, kristen and tinker
  • 🟪 Purple group: hop, hooks and curve might fit in here

One Answer For Each NYT Connections Group

If you need just a single push forward, here is one correct placement for each category:

  • 🟨 Yellow group: TINKER
  • 🟩 Green group: ANVIL
  • 🟦 Blue group: DIVING
  • 🟪 Purple group: TOWER

Today’s NYT Connections Categories

The four official themes connecting today's words are:

  • 🟨 Yellow group: mess (with)
  • 🟩 Green group: parts of the ear
  • 🟦 Blue group: _____ bell
  • 🟪 Purple group: bell _____

Today’s NYT Connections Answers

Spoiler warning: The complete solutions for today's puzzle are detailed below. Do not scroll further if you want to figure them out entirely on your own.

  • 🟨 Yellow group: mess (with) (FIDDLE, MEDDLE, TINKER, TRIFLE)
  • 🟩 Green group: parts of the ear (ANVIL, CANAL, DRUM, STIRRUP)
  • 🟦 Blue group: _____ bell (DIVING, JINGLE, LIBERTY, TACO)
  • 🟪 Purple group: bell _____ (BOTTOMS, JAR, PEPPER, TOWER)

Terms like TINKER and FIDDLE immediately exposed the yellow category, while TACO and LIBERTY cleared the path for the blues. Clever pairings like PEPPER and JAR proved the constructor designed a truly satisfying grid today.

How did your puzzle go? Be sure to check back for tomorrow's hints, strategies, and solutions to keep your winning streak going strong!