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.

The theme for today's New York Times Games Strands is challenging enough that you might be looking for a little, or a lot, of help.

Connections gives you sixteen words every day that need to be sorted into categories, and the only clue you will get will be the words themselves.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

Each puzzle has 16 words, and each group of words is separated into four categories. The uniting themes can come from a broad range of subjects ranging from similar sounds to geometry terms. If all four words are correctly placed into each set,