Our Mission

We believe that every puzzle enthusiast deserves access to clear, spoiler-controlled help. Our mission is to make NYT Connections approachable for new players while still providing seasoned solvers with the depth and nuance they crave. By combining human-crafted hints, data-driven analysis, and community feedback, we aim to be the internet's most trusted resource for conquering Connections every single day.

Who We Are

NYT Connections Companion started as a side project run by a tiny team of crossword nerds, software engineers, and educators who bonded over our morning puzzle routines. What began as a shared Google Doc of hints has grown into a platform visited by millions of solvers – all maintained during coffee breaks and late-night coding sessions. We remain a totally independent, fan-run website with no official ties to The New York Times.

What We Offer

• Daily Hint Ladder – tiered clues that progress from gentle nudges to near-spoilers so you can choose exactly how much help you need.
• Full Solutions & Category Explanations – a concise breakdown of each connection, including tricky wordplay and pop-culture references.
• Complete Archive – search every Connections puzzle by date or title; perfect for catching up or analyzing trends.
• Advanced Strategy Guides – articles that teach pattern recognition, contrast clues, and elimination techniques to level up your solving game.
• Community Insights – polls, difficulty ratings, and solver stats that highlight what the player base found most challenging.

Our Values

• Accuracy – We verify every answer before publishing, and we welcome corrections from readers.
• Accessibility – Hints are delivered in plain text and follow WCAG best practices for screen-reader support.
• Transparency – We clearly label spoilers, cite sources, and disclose any affiliate links.
• Community-first – Reader feedback shapes our content roadmap. We prioritize features that help solvers learn and grow.

Frequently Asked Questions