In Connections, each category has a different difficulty level. Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult. Click or tap each level to reveal one of the words in that category. The New York Times Games team is now on Instagram. Follow us now for solving tips, behind-the-scenes content from our editors and more.

The New York Times' Connections puzzle is a daily hit, challenging players to find four thematic groups among 16 words. This engaging game sharpens analytical thinking and pattern recognition. For December 15,