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.

L ooking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on July 18 for puzzle #768 are easier than yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 2.5 out of 5.

Much like Wordle, NYT Connections has carved out a place in the daily routines of puzzle lovers. Its appeal lies in its combination of vocabulary, trivia, cultural knowledge, and associative thinking.