Connections Blog
Strategy guides, color analysis, and data-driven tips to help you solve NYT Connections faster. Updated regularly.
April 6, 2026
NYT Connections Colors Explained: What Yellow, Green, Blue & Purple Mean
Every NYT Connections puzzle uses four color-coded groups ranked by difficulty. We analyzed 978 puzzles to show exactly what each color means, which categories appear most, and how to use the color system to your advantage.
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April 6, 2026
NYT Connections Strategy: 10 Data-Backed Tips to Win More Puzzles
Improve your NYT Connections solve rate with 10 strategies backed by data from 978 puzzles. Learn which category types appear most, how to handle trap words, and why starting with yellow gives you the best odds.
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April 6, 2026
How to Play NYT Connections: Rules, Scoring & Complete Guide
Learn how to play NYT Connections with this complete beginner's guide. Understand the rules, color-coded difficulty system, scoring, and how Connections compares to Wordle, plus tips for your first week.
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