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Word puzzles push your neurons to form new pathways and enhance your cognitive skills.

In this guide, well show you how to play NYT Connections.

The NYT Connections Puzzle for February 27, 2024

Also, you dont need a subscription to play NYT Connections.

Open NYT Connections

GotoThe New York Times Connectionswebsite andclick ‘Play’.

Alternatively,downloadandlaunchtheNYT Games appon your smartphone andtap ‘Play’afteropeningthe game.

The first screenshot shows a 4 x 4 grid with 16 words. The second screenshot shows the same grid with red arrows pointing at four different words that are highlighted.

Uponclicking Play, youll find a’How to Play’pop-up explaining the game’s rules.TaptheX icontocloseit.

Evaluate and group words

Assessthe4x4 gridwith16 wordsto recognize words that belong to the same group or theme.

The word groupings will be more specific than verbs, names, or the number of letters.

The screenshot shows the NYT Connections’ grid with the first row solved and red arrows pointing at the solved row, Mistakes remaining, and Submit.

Once you spot a group of four words,taporclickthewordsto select them.

Submit and continue playing

Taporclick ‘Submit’to confirm your selection.

The colored label will also have abold headingto describe the group name.

The first screenshot shows the results of the game, with red arrows pointing at the results grid and Share Your Results. The second screenshot shows the solutions of the game.

If youre feeling stuck,press’Shuffle’to rearrange thegridand (hopefully) spot a grouping.

Under the result, youll see a timer for how long you must wait for the next game.