Connections

Type: Product

Connections

As of November 2026, Connections has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Feb 2026). The episode centers on interviewing the editor of Connections about how the game is made, difficulty calibration, and a specific 'wink' to the hosts.

Connections is a daily category-matching puzzle developed and published by The New York Times as part of The New York Times Games. It was released on June 12, 2023, during its beta phase. It is the second-most-played game that is published by the The New York Times, behind Wordle. The puzzles are written by editor Wyna Liu.

Connections at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardFeb 2026 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
CompanyThe New York Times
CategoryDigital product
Availabilityavailable now
MakerThe New York Times

Who talks about Connections on podcasts?

Connections came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard.