By learning how to play NYT Connections, you’ll be adding a fun, sophisticated game to your repertoire of puzzles. Word puzzles push your neurons to form new pathways and enhance your cognitive skills. But to make the most of these games, you want enough variety to dabble with — and NYT Connections is a perfect addition. This game challenges your vocabulary and associative thinking while introducing a fun and engaging way to connect words and ideas, teaching you something new

Assess the 4×4 grid with 16 words to recognize words that belong to the same group or theme. The word groupings will be more specific than verbs, names, or the number of letters. Once you spot a group of four words, tap or click the words to select
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