Sunday's edition of the New York Times' Connections puzzle, game #1155, is testing players with a mix of physical actions, playful rearrangements and nostalgic references, according to multiple outlets covering today's game — a combination several solvers described as satisfying but occasionally deceptive. How Connections worksConnections challenges players to sort 16 seemingly unrelated words or phrases into four hidden groups of four, with each group linked by a shared theme, wordplay pattern or category. Bonus: Connections Sports EditionFor sports fans looking for an additional challenge, the Times also offers a sports-themed spinoff called Connections Sports Edition, currently in beta through a collaboration between the New York Times and The Athletic. Where to playBoth Connections and Connections Sports Edition are available for free through the New York Times Games website and mobile app, alongside the publisher's other daily offerings, including Wordle, Strands and the Mini Crossword. A new Connections puzzle refreshes at midnight local time each day, meaning solvers in different time zones may be working through different puzzles at any given moment.