Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition might be the toughest one I've tackled.

The success of NYT Connections reflects a broader trend of rising interest in word games globally. Alongside classics like Wordle, Connections has become a daily ritual for many seeking a brief yet stimulating mental workout.

The NYTs Connections puzzle is here to challenge your thinking and get your brain working with a collection of random words to sort into groups.