Originally developed during The New York Times game department's annual game jam, the beta version of Connections was released in June 2023. Since then it has become one of the most popular games The NYTimes has to offer, only beaten by Wordle. Though some connections have been made to the BBC's Only Connect program ...

With each passing day, NYT Connections cements its place in the routine of word game lovers, offering both challenge and charm. July 4s edition, in particular, stood out for its clever use of American abbreviations on a national holiday.