The New York Times’ daily brain teaser Connections brought a crafty twist this Tuesday, May 20, as players faced off against a grid of 16 deceptively simple words. Puzzle #708 delivered a fresh challenge with some clever curveballs and sly semantic traps—but with the right clues,

Another day, another brain teaser! The New York Times’ Connections puzzle for May 20, 2025, brings with it a fresh set of words to group, challenge your logic, and test your ability to spot patterns.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.