The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #762, on July 12.

NYT Connections has emerged as a daily cognitive ritual for many. The growing ecosystem of The New York Times word games, including Wordle, Mini Crossword, and Strands, showcases the continued hunger for language-based challenges.