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.

Connections is a game of deduction and pattern-spotting. Players are presented with 16 words and tasked with sorting them into four groups of four, each linked by a common theme.