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New York Times' Connections Game Challenges Players Daily

7/15/2025

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The New York Times' Connections game invites players to categorize 16 words into four themed groups.
Puzzles are released daily at midnight, featuring color-coded difficulty levels: yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest).
Recent themes included "Shades of Blue" and "Disney Animated Characters" on July 14.
On July 15, players tackled themes like gymnastics apparatus and 2022 horror movies.
Subscription access allows players to revisit past puzzles and share their results online.

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Story summary

The New York Times' Connections game invites players to categorize 16 words into four themed groups.
Puzzles are released daily at midnight, featuring color-coded difficulty levels: yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest).
Recent themes included "Shades of Blue" and "Disney Animated Characters" on July 14.
On July 15, players tackled themes like gymnastics apparatus and 2022 horror movies.
Subscription access allows players to revisit past puzzles and share their results online.