NYT Connections Solver & Hints & Answers Today — May 15, 2026

Sort 16 words into 4 hidden groups. Visit nytimes.com/games/connections to play today's puzzle.

Today's puzzle is rated 6/10 difficulty — on the harder side. Use our hints if you get stuck.

NYT Connections presents you with 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid. Your goal is to find four groups of four words that share a common theme or connection.

Select four words you think belong together and submit your guess. If correct, the group is revealed with its category name and color. If wrong, you lose one of your four allowed mistakes.

Groups are color-coded by difficulty: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, then blue, and purple is the hardest. Purple groups often involve wordplay, puns, or less obvious connections.

The puzzle resets daily at midnight Eastern Time. Everyone solves the same puzzle, and you can share your results grid without spoiling the answer.

Play at nytimes.com/games/connections. A new puzzle is available every day.

NYT Connections is a word grouping puzzle game. Players are presented with 16 words. They must identify four distinct groups of four words each. The game resets daily at midnight Eastern Time. The official website provides access to the puzzle.

The game gained significant popularity quickly after its introduction. It appeals to a broad audience of word game enthusiasts. Many players share their results and strategies online. NYT Connections is a regular feature on the New York Times Games website.