The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

Much like Wordle, NYT Connections has carved out a place in the daily routines of puzzle lovers. Its appeal lies in its combination of vocabulary, trivia, cultural knowledge, and associative thinking.