NYT Connections: Clues and Solutions for Tuesday, May 21

The New York Times has launched a new puzzle game called Connections that is sure to challenge your brain. In this game, players are tasked with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret groups by identifying the connections that link them. The puzzle resets every night at midnight, offering a new challenge each day with varying levels of difficulty.

Similar to the popular game Wordle, Connections allows players to track their winning streak and compare scores with friends. The game requires players to think critically and creatively to uncover the hidden connections between the words.

If you’re struggling to solve today’s Connections puzzle, the game offers hints and tips to help you along the way. Additionally, the game provides one-word reveals for each theme to give players a starting point in solving the puzzle.

Today’s themes include “SMIDGEN,” “BARGAIN,” “BILLIARDS EQUIPMENT,” and “___BOOK (THAT’S NOT A BOOK).” Players must use these themes to group the words accordingly and submit their answers. Each group is color-coded, with the yellow group being the easiest to figure out and the purple group being the most challenging.

If you’re looking for a mental challenge and enjoy puzzles that require critical thinking, Connections is the perfect game for you. Test your skills, challenge your friends, and see if you can uncover the hidden connections between the words in today’s puzzle.