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.

The New York Times Connections puzzle for September 15th challenges players to identify relationships between 16 words, sorting them into four groups. Hints are provided, guiding players toward themes like pursuit,