If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get it, we’ll tell you today’s answers at the very end. How to play Connections In Connections,

The popular word-based game was launched by The New York Times in June 2023 and is now the publication's second-most played game behind Wordle. Connections developer and crossword editor at the New York Times, Wyna Liu, recently spoke with Newsweek about the game's popularity.

Here are a few hints for the 488th Connections game to get you started: Yellow: When you appreciate something. Green: A brief time in the water. Purple: When someone is a bit too confident in their decision making. If you still need help, the actual group names are: