For newcomers, Connections Unlimited is a free daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games app or website. You're given a 4x4 grid of 16 words, and your mission? Group them into four sets of four based on a hidden theme.
Ready to compare notes? Here are the complete groups for today's puzzle, explained spoiler-style. Solve first if you haven't!
This one's a refreshing dip into aquatics. From the endless-edge luxury of an infinity pool to the bean-shaped kidney pool (a retro design nod), these all evoke watery wonders. Easy starter for most players—did you spot "Olympic" right away?
Channel your inner pilot or spy! These are entries from the NATO phonetic alphabet, used to clarify radio comms (e.g., "F as in Foxtrot"). A clever green that rewards trivia buffs.
Auto enthusiasts, this is your lane. All are iconic Ford vehicle lines, from the compact Escort to the rugged Ranger. Solid blue with a revved-up theme.
The purple stumper shines with puns and homophones. These "seals" play on animal types (harbor seal, Navy SEAL) and mechanical ones (rubber seal, cylinder seal). A wordplay workout that had solvers scratching their heads—bravo, NYT!