The New York Times Connections puzzle, one of the most popular daily word games from the NYT Games section, returns on April 12, 2026 with a new set of 16 words for players to sort into four thematic groups. Each group is color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest).
Connections was created by NYT Games editor Wyna Liu and launched in 2023. Since then, it has grown into one of the most widely played daily puzzles alongside Wordle and the Mini Crossword. Players are given four attempts to correctly identify all four groups before the game ends.
The puzzle is available daily on the New York Times Games website and app. Players can share their results on social media, and online communities regularly gather to discuss hints and strategies for each day's challenge. The April 12 edition continues this daily tradition for millions of players worldwide.
For those who find the puzzle difficult, hints and community discussion are available on the NYT Games forum and various fan sites, where players can give and receive support without fully spoiling the answers for others.
