How NYT Connections Works
Connections challenges players to arrange 16 scrambled words into 4 distinct groups of 4 based on hidden common threads or associations. Beware of "red herrings" designed to fit into multiple categories.
Today's Shuffled Clues
Click word to locate categoryNUTRITION
WHILE
SLEEP
SHOWTIME
SUNDANCE
PLACES
OXYGEN
BLUE MOON
LIFETIME
KARATE
CURTAIN UP
GENERATION
WIMPY
WATER
COMEBACK
ACTION
NYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 21. August, 2026
Progressive hint assistance for each category.