What are Connections study lists?
They are small, focused word collections that mirror categories which frequently show up in Connections-style puzzles, such as homophones, palindromes, or words that are valid Roman numerals.
Learn the kinds of word groups Connections loves to use. These curated lists highlight homophones, palindromes, Roman numeral words, and element names so you can recognise sneaky categories faster on the daily board.
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They are small, focused word collections that mirror categories which frequently show up in Connections-style puzzles, such as homophones, palindromes, or words that are valid Roman numerals.
No. Study lists are for pattern recognition and practice. For today’s spoiler-layered hints and full board reveal, use the Connections hints tool instead.
Skim a category you struggle with, then try spotting those patterns in the real Connections game. You can also copy a few of the words into the Connections Canvas to practice grouping them.
Yes. As we see new recurring group types in the daily puzzle, we can add more study categories and expand the examples for existing ones.
Words that sound the same (or very similar) but are spelled differently. Connections often builds a group around near-identical pronunciations.
These groups come directly from our stored Connections puzzles. Use them as a cheat-sheet for the kinds of categories NYT likes to repeat.