NYT Connections helper & tools

Use this page as the main Connections starting point. Open today's hints for spoiler-layered help, switch to the scratchpad when you want to test group ideas safely, or study recurring category patterns before the next board.

If you're revisiting an older board, jump straight to the Connections archive. If you're playing the sports board instead, the Sports Connections hints surface follows the same gradual-reveal pattern.

Choose a Connections route

Start with today's board when you want active help, then branch into practice, study, archive browsing, or the Sports edition from the same family hub.

APR 10PUZZLE #1115DIFF: TRICKY4 GROUPS

Today's hintsReveal Connections themes and groups step by step.Live

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Connections archiveRevisit earlier puzzles by date.Canvas scratchpadTest group ideas without risking guesses in the official game.Study listsLearn the group types Connections repeats most often.Sports editionOpen today's Sports Connections hints.

When to use the scratchpad

Open the Canvas when you want to test a grouping idea without committing guesses in the official game. It works well alongside today's hints and archived boards.

When to switch to study mode

Use the study lists when a board feels familiar but you cannot place the category. They help you recognise repeated group shapes before you go back to the live puzzle.