The NYT Connections puzzle game challenges players to group words into different categories based on commonalities.The NYT also offers daily Strands and Quordle hints and answers, as well as coverage of Wordle.In game #711, words like ASTERISK, SHREK, and HULK were featured for categorization.Hints for groupings included 'FINE PRINT,' 'CHARACTERS WITH GREEN SKIN,' 'FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.,' and 'FAMOUS RIDDLE-GIVERS.'Answers for the groups ranged from words related to green skin characters to features of the National Mall.The game offers challenges like grouping characters with green skin where ELPHABA was a lesser-known addition for some players.One player shared their mistakes in grouping, including misunderstandings regarding specific categories like FEATURES OF THE NATIONAL MALL IN D.C.Players are allowed up to four mistakes in the game, with varying levels of difficulty for different groupings.NYT Connections is a popular word game involving finding commonalities between different sets of words, with multiple levels of difficulty.The game is free to play on the NYT Games site, providing an engaging challenge for word game enthusiasts.