About ConnectionsHints.Today
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times Company in any way. NYT Connections® is a trademark of The New York Times Company. We are an independent, fan-made educational resource.
What Is This Site?
ConnectionsHints.Today is a free, ad-free educational tool created by puzzle enthusiasts to help players improve at the Connections word puzzle game. We provide:
- Progressive hints that help you solve puzzles without fully spoiling them
- Practice tools to improve your puzzle-solving skills
- Educational content about puzzle strategies and patterns
Our Purpose
We created this site because we love word puzzles and want to help others enjoy them too. Our goals are:
- Education – Help players learn strategies and improve their skills
- Accessibility – Provide a clean, ad-free experience for all users
- Community – Support the puzzle-loving community with helpful resources
We strongly encourage everyone to play the official Connections puzzle on the New York Times Games website. Our hints are meant to enhance your experience with the official game, not replace it.
Fair Use & Attribution
We believe our use of puzzle information falls under fair use principles for educational and commentary purposes. We always:
- Credit The New York Times as the creator of Connections
- Link to the official NYT Games website
- Encourage users to play the official game
- Provide commentary and educational value beyond mere reproduction
- Do not charge for access or run advertisements
No Commercial Intent
This is a passion project with no commercial intent. We do not:
- Charge users any fees
- Display advertisements
- Sell user data
- Accept sponsorships
- Monetize the site in any way
This site is run entirely at our own expense as a service to the puzzle community.
DMCA & Takedown Requests
We respect intellectual property rights and will respond promptly to any concerns. If you are a representative of The New York Times or have any legal concerns, we are committed to working with you in good faith and will promptly comply with valid takedown requests.
Support the Official Game
If you enjoy Connections, please support The New York Times by:
- Playing the official game at nytimes.com/games/connections
- Subscribing to NYT Games
- Sharing your results and spreading the word