Connections is released at midnight in your time zone. In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Connections Companions live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong companion, check the number of your puzzle and go to this page to find the corresponding companion.

NYT Connections, a popular word puzzle game, challenges players to find four thematic groups among 16 words daily. The December 14, 2025 edition (#917) offers a mix of logic and pattern recognition, testing analytical and lateral thinking skills.