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NYT Connections Puzzle Challenges Players with Word Categories

4/23/2026

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The New York Times Connections game offers a daily word puzzle that groups 16 words into four categories.
The April 22, 2026 puzzle is rated 2.3 out of 5 and includes groups on pottery equipment, violent actions, words pronounced differently, and pick-up items.
Players have four guesses to identify the groupings, with hints and answers provided.
The game encourages sharing results on social media and fosters a community among players.

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Story summary

The New York Times Connections game offers a daily word puzzle that groups 16 words into four categories.
The April 22, 2026 puzzle is rated 2.3 out of 5 and includes groups on pottery equipment, violent actions, words pronounced differently, and pick-up items.
Players have four guesses to identify the groupings, with hints and answers provided.
The game encourages sharing results on social media and fosters a community among players.