Connections : Find the Common Threads in 100+ Puzzles of Wit and Wordplay - The New York Times Games

Connections : Find the Common Threads in 100+ Puzzles of Wit and Wordplay - The New York Times Games

The New York Times Games

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Published 22 October 2026

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  • Pages · 192 pages
  • Publication Date · 22/10/2026
  • Genre · Puzzles & quizzes
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Find the Common Threads in 100+ Puzzles of Wit and WordplayFor the first time in book form, CONNECTIONS, the sensationally popular and surprisingly tricky category-matching puzzle from New York Times Games. Welcome to the wonderful world of Connections, the hit digital puzzle from New York Times Games-now available in a premium collection, curated by editor Wyna Liu, featuring exclusive puzzles you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're skilled at spotting patterns or enjoy thinking about words, Connections provides a joyful brain workout with its unique blend of wordplay and logic for puzzlers of every skill level. Inside you'll discover: Never-before-seen Connections with Wyna Liu's signature twistsPuzzles of varied difficulty-from approachable warm-ups to the trickiest misdirectionsBehind-the-scenes insights into delightfully devious words and categoriesUnique variations on the classic 4x4 grid format With a beautifully designed lay-flat format perfect for marking up, Connections provides a quick but rewarding mental challenge and meaningful moments of.well, connection (or competition) with friends and family. Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, holiday gatherings, weekend brain-training, or gifting to your game-obsessed friend.

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