Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues.

Today's spangram answer on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, is WOODWORKING. Now, that is interesting. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden joined the U.S. vice president. The actor voices villain Dr. Robotnik and Gerald Robotnik in the upcoming sequel, zooming into theaters on Dec. 20.