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 categoryWATER
MIST
CHISEL
GOLDEN
GILMORE
MEAN
SPICE
WINTER
MUSK
JET
HAMMER
SHOWER
PLANE
BITTER
SAW
CONE
NYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 22. August, 2026
Progressive hint assistance for each category.