NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 16, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
The New York Times' latest word game, Connections, gained popularity as a social media hit. Published in the Games section, the game can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices. Each puzzle features 16 words, divided into four categories of four words each. These categories can encompass various topics such as book titles, software, and country names.
Players must spot the connections between the words and correctly group them. A correct grouping removes the words from the board, while an incorrect guess counts as a mistake, and players are allowed up to four mistakes before the game ends. The game also includes color-coded groups, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple.
The categories for today's puzzle are: Musical Performance (Yellow), Participant (Green), Family Relationship Modifiers (Blue), and Descriptors for Our Human Ancestors (Purple).
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