Connections Unlimited is the NYT's addictive word puzzle that drops fresh every day. You get 16 words, and your mission is to sort them into four hidden categories of four words each. Categories ramp up in difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (mind-bender supreme).
Spoiler alert: If you haven't tried solving yet, turn back now! Here's the complete breakdown for puzzle, including the words in each group. We've color-coded them by difficulty for easy reference.
This one's a symphony starter—straightforward for music lovers. Group these bad boys first to rack up an early win.
Channel your inner champ with "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee." A poetic punch that ties sports history to word wizardry.
From pageants to prizefights, these are the showdowns that keep us glued to our seats (or screens).
The trickiest of the bunch—spot the "-ette," "-let," or "-y" endings that make everything adorably pint-sized.
Nailed it? Share your solve time in the comments. If not, no sweat—tomorrow's puzzle awaits.
October 26's Connections shines with its mix of pop culture and grammar geekery. The Ali quote is a clever green-group curveball, rewarding history buffs, while the purple diminutives demand eagle-eyed suffix spotting. According to solver buzz, this one's rated "medium" difficulty—tougher than average but oh-so-satisfying.
