NYT Connections is the newest obsession for word game lovers. From the minds at The New York Times, this game challenges you to find groups of four words that share something in common. It sounds easy—until you realize how tricky some of these connections can get.
Connections updates daily at midnight, offering a fresh grid of 16 words and a unique challenge each day. Players must group the words into four sets of four based on a shared theme. But be warned—some words may seem like they belong to multiple groups, and that’s where the real puzzle lies.
If you’re stuck on today’s Connections puzzle for June 15 (#370), we’ve got your back. We’ll start with gentle hints, then slowly move toward the full answers—just in case you want a bit of help without spoiling it entirely.
What is the NYT Connections Game?
Connections is a word association game developed by the New York Times Games team. Players must examine a grid of 16 seemingly unrelated words and group them into four categories of four words each. These categories can range from pop culture to geography to science to sports—anything is fair game.
Each group is color-coded based on difficulty:
- 🟨 Yellow – Easiest
- 🟩 Green – Medium
- 🟦 Blue – Hard
- 🟪 Purple – Tricky
You get four chances to make mistakes, and once you exhaust them, it’s game over. Thankfully, you can shuffle the grid to see the words from a new perspective, which often helps spot hidden patterns
Today’s Nyt Connections Hints 15 June
Not ready for the full answers? No problem. Try to solve today’s puzzle using these hints:
Today’s Nyt Connections Answers
Still can’t crack it? Here are the final answers for Connections Puzzle #370 – June 15.
Yellow Group – Ways to Score in Basketball
- Layup
- Free Throw
- Dunk
- Three-Pointer
These are all common methods used in basketball to earn points. Whether it’s the high-flying dunk or a simple free throw, these are staple terms in any basketball game
Green Group – Types of Water Reptiles
- Turtle
- Crocodile
- Alligator
- Newt
This group brings together reptiles (and an amphibian-like newt) that are associated with water. They’re cold-blooded creatures that live in or around aquatic ecosystems.
Blue Group – Good Hair
- Glossy
- Shiny
- Silky
- Lustrous
Each of these words is used to describe great-looking hair—smooth, radiant, and enviably healthy. They’re also common in shampoo and haircare ads.
Purple Group – Types of Children
- Only
- Foster
- Twin
- Step
These describe various kinds of children: “only” as in an only child, “foster” children, “twins” who are born together, and “step” children from blended families.
Strategy Tip of the Day
If you’re having trouble making connections, look for pairs first. For example, “Dunk” and “Three-pointer” obviously relate to basketball. Once you find a strong pair, scan the rest of the grid for two more related terms. Also, shuffling the grid can be surprisingly helpful—it disrupts mental patterns and may help you spot a new category.
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Looking Ahead
Connections has become a perfect morning brain exercise or afternoon brain teaser for word fans. Like Wordle, it’s easy to play but hard to master—and highly shareable.
You can play today’s puzzle and more via the New York Times Games section on your browser or mobile device. Check back tomorrow for new hints and full solutions for June 16’s puzzle!
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