Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

With each passing day, the Connections game strengthens its hold on a wide demographic of puzzle lovers. What started as a casual challenge has become a fixture in daily routines, with players sharing results,