New York Times' 'Connections' Puzzle Gains Popularity with Wordplay Enthusiasts
The daily word game challenges players to group words into categories, with March 16's puzzle featuring themes like constellations and silent letters.
- The New York Times' 'Connections' puzzle has become a major hit since its launch in June 2023, second in popularity only to Wordle.
- The game tasks players with sorting 16 words into four categories based on subtle connections, with difficulty levels ranging from easy to challenging.
- March 16's puzzle included categories such as 'Bunch,' 'Ending with Silent T,' 'Serial Killer Movies,' and 'Starting with Constellations.'
- Hints for the day’s puzzle emphasized word relationships, such as silent letters and hidden constellations within words like 'Draconian' and 'Hydrant.'
- Puzzle creator Wyna Liu advises players to avoid guessing prematurely and to look for clear connections to maximize success.
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