If you are looking for a challenging word puzzle, you can find one with the New York Times Connections today, as it has a whole lot of hard words.

The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

In the wake of Wordle 's phenomenal success—a game that captivated millions and was acquired by The New York Times in early 2022—the paper introduced Connections in 2023. This new puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.

The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Sports Edition groups. Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest, yellow group to