For the uninitiated, Connections Unlimited is a word association game where players are presented with a 4x4 grid of 16 words. The goal? Group these words into four sets of four, each sharing a common theme or "connection." The groups are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest). With only four mistakes allowed, the game demands careful thought and a keen eye for patterns. It’s a refreshing twist on word puzzles, combining the thrill of discovery with the satisfaction of cracking a tricky code.
Here are the four groups for August 12, 2025, along with their themes and corresponding words:
Connection: Each refers to a group or set of ten (e.g., ten bowling pins in a game, Ten Commandments, a decade as ten years, and ten fingers on two hands).
Connection: These are locations that feature lanes, such as bowling lanes, highway lanes, supermarket checkout lanes, and swimming pool lanes.
Connection: All are well-known landmarks or areas in downtown New York City.
Connection: Each has holes as a defining feature (e.g., finger holes in a bowling ball, holes in a colander, holes on a golf course, and pores in a sponge).
If you enjoyed today’s Connections, why not try other NYT games like Wordle, Spelling Bee, or the Mini Crossword? For those craving more Connections-style challenges, check out Puzzgrid for similar puzzles with a timed twist. And if you’re replaying past puzzles, the NYT Connections archive lets you pick any date to test your skills.
