Connections is released at midnight in your time zone. In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Connections Companions live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong companion, check the number of your puzzle and go to this page to find the corresponding companion.

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NYT 'Connections' Hint and Answers Today, Friday, July 18 first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.

New York Times Connections is back with a word puzzle. Players sort 16 words into four related groups. The July 18 edition offers a mix of straightforward and tricky connections. Hints are provided for yellow,