Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely! Our Connections hints system is designed to be spoiler-free by default. Levels 1-3 never reveal complete answers - only progressive clues. Level 4 (complete answers) requires an explicit click with a spoiler warning. Many players tell us our Connections hints provide just enough help without ruining the puzzle experience.

Our Connections hints use a 4-level progressive system. Level 1 reveals category themes (like "Common words" or "Physical objects"). Level 2 shows first letters of each word. Level 3 displays partial words with some letters filled in. Level 4 contains complete answers with a clear spoiler warning. You control how much help you receive.

Fresh Connections hints are published daily at 3:00 AM Eastern Time, matching the New York Times puzzle release schedule. Our team works around the clock to ensure accurate, helpful Connections hints are available the moment each new puzzle goes live.

Yes! Our Connections hints archive contains every puzzle from 2023 to present. Browse by date, puzzle number, or difficulty level. Each archived puzzle has the same progressive hint system as daily puzzles. Perfect for practice or catching up on missed days.

Our Connections hints scale to any puzzle difficulty. Easy puzzles get gentle guidance. Hard puzzles receive more detailed hints without spoilers. The interactive hint board adapts to your selected words, providing contextual help regardless of puzzle complexity.

No, we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to The New York Times. We are independent puzzle enthusiasts creating Connections hints to help players. All puzzle content references are for educational purposes. We encourage supporting the official NYT Games subscription.

Our team analyzes each puzzle manually and uses AI assistance to generate Connections hints. Every hint undergoes human review for accuracy and spoiler-freeness. Community feedback also helps refine hints over time. We prioritize helpfulness over algorithmic speed.

Yes! We value community contributions. Visit our feedback page to submit hint suggestions. Approved hints are credited to contributors. This crowdsourced approach keeps our Connections hints diverse and effective. Join thousands of players improving the hint database.

Our Connections hints are fully mobile-optimized. The site works seamlessly on phones and tablets. The interactive hint board is touch-friendly, and all pages load quickly on mobile connections. Many players use our hints daily on their phones during commutes.

If our Connections hints don't help, first try lowering the hint level for more guidance. If still stuck, Level 4 reveals answers. We also offer strategies and tips for improving solving skills. Each puzzle has unique challenges, and some days are harder than others - that's normal!