Daily NYT Connections Game Offers New Challenges Every Midnight

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Times releases a new game of NYT Connections every day at midnight local time, providing players with fresh puzzles to solve. In this word game, participants are tasked with grouping 16 words into four categories based on common links.

Each game features a unique set of words that can relate to various themes, including sports, geography, or popular culture. Players can expect a mix of easy and challenging groupings, often involving wordplay and red herrings that test their vocabulary and knowledge.

On September 20, 2025, players can expect to encounter a range of sports-related words as they work to identify connections between them. Hints are provided, indicating the types of categories players may be sorting the words into, while players also have the option to shuffle the words to help with their organization.

As with other word games, NYT Connections allows players to make mistakes but limits the total number of incorrect guesses to maintain the challenge. Each group’s difficulty level is represented by a color code, helping players gauge their progress.

In recent editions, players noted clever categories involving singular versions of concepts typically seen in plural forms, further adding to the game’s complexity. This daily puzzle has steadily gained popularity among fans of word games.

To participate, players can access the game for free on their desktop or mobile devices. As the game grows, many are encouraged to share their successes and strategies through social media, enhancing the communal experience.