Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition has one pretty simple category,

NYT Connections presents its daily word puzzle, challenging players to categorize 16 words into four themed groups. Today's Puzzle includes categories ranging from biological kingdoms to graduated instruments.

Looking for a hint for today’s Connections puzzle? Below, we have clues to help you unlock whichever category has you stumped for the puzzle on May 16, 2025. Connections first launched on the New York Times in June 2023.