The New York Times' Connections puzzle offers a daily challenge requiring players to group words into thematic categories. Puzzle #581, released on January 12, demands problem-solving skills, vocabulary enhancement,

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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.