Connections Unlimited drops a fresh 16-word grid each day at midnight ET. Your mission? Group them into four sets of four words sharing a subtle theme. Categories ramp up in difficulty:
You get four "mistakes" before the grid reveals itself. It's free to play with a NYT Games subscription, and past puzzles are archived for practice.
Ready to see the solutions? Here they are, straight from the puzzle. We'll list each category with its words, then explain why they connect. (Spoiler alert: If you haven't solved it yet, scroll no further!)
Why it connects: These are classic obedience cues for training pups. "Down" might trick you into thinking of directions (hello, blue category!), but in dog lingo, it's all about getting Fido to lie low. A fun, accessible start to warm up your brain.
Why it connects: Synonyms for something rightfully merited, like "just desserts" or "earned respect." This one's a vocabulary flex – perfect for English buffs spotting the justice theme amid the chaos.
Why it connects: Words indicating position in a sequence or scenario, e.g., "front row," "middle child," or "back burner." "Up" here means elevated priority (like "step up"), not elevation – a sneaky misdirect from the yellow "down."
