NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, July 31 first appeared on Parade on Jul 31, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared. "It took me a good few years to understand that that doesn't mean they are smart..."

Connections first launched on the New York Times in June 2023. The premise is deceptively simple: Players have to find the thematic connection of four groups of four words ... without making more than four mistakes. Today’s Connections has categories about words that count.

Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for Thursday, July 31 originally appeared on Parade. Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times's recent game, "Strands," is becoming more and more popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.