Connections is released at midnight in your time zone. In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Connections Companions live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong companion, check the number of your puzzle and go to this page to find the corresponding companion.

For those unfamiliar, Connections challenges players to identify four groups of four words, each linked by a hidden theme. As always, a mix of straightforward categories and sneaky red herrings kept participants on their toes.

Connections by The New York Times is a word association puzzle that challenges players to group 16 seemingly unrelated words into four distinct categories. The “connection” can range from shared meanings and themes to similar sounds or cultural references.