Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

Wordle, created by Josh Wardle, is a widely popular word puzzle game that challenges players to guess a five-letter word in six attempts, using colored tile feedback. The game has become a global sensation with daily puzzles and was acquired by The New York Times.