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The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

With each passing day, NYT Connections cements its place in the routine of word game lovers, offering both challenge and charm. July 4’s edition, in particular, stood out for its clever use of American abbreviations on a national holiday.