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.

The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer? Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections and Strands puzzles. Today's Wordle puzzle might be challenging.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will have revenge on their minds after having their 12-game winning streak ended by the Pacers on Sunday. The Cavs led by 15 points in the first half but had a disastrous third quarter. They should get back on track as Tyrese Haliburton (injury) is doubtful for the home team.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the Philadelphia 76ers in a cross-conference matchup on Tuesday's NBA schedule. Philadelphia is 15-22 overall and 6-11 at home, while Oklahoma City is 32-6 overall and 15-4 on the road.

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