Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

Word games are not only a fun way to pass the time, but they can also help keep your brain sharp, and NYT Connections is the perfect daily puzzle to help you with both.