The NYT Connections puzzle is a daily word game that challenges players to make connections between words, enhancing vocabulary and word knowledge. The game, a creation of The New York Times’ gaming offerings, requires players to identify the hidden links between words. It was released on June 12, 2023, and is now the second most played game on the NYT platform. The objective is to group 16 words into four categories based on their connections. Hints are available. The hints for today include iconic items with a two-tone contrast, matching sticks, objects that spin, and rods that are curved at the end. The categories are: BLACK-AND-WHITE THINGS, PAIRS OF RODS, THINGS THAT ROTATE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, and RODS THAT CURVE AT ONE END. The answers for August 20, 2025, are: DOMINO, PIANO KEYS, YIN-YANG SYMBOL, ZEBRA; CHOPSTICKS, CLAVES, KNITTING NEEDLES, SKI POLES; BARBER POLE, CAROUSEL, CEILING FAN, LAZY SUSAN; CANDY CANE, CROCHET HOOK, CROOK, CROWBAR. To play, players receive a grid of words and are tasked with grouping them into sets of four, based on related meanings and relationships. Incorrect guesses will cost the player. Success depends on vocabulary and problem-solving skills. The game resets daily. Players can check their overall progress and challenge their friends to see who can solve the most puzzles.
