Connections is released at midnight in your time zone. In order to accommodate all time zones, there will be two Connections Companions live every day, dated based on Eastern Standard Time. If you find yourself on the wrong companion, check the number of your puzzle and go to this page to find the corresponding companion.

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NYT Connections: hints and answers for Saturday, July 12 By Jesse Lennox Published July 12, 2025 5:00 AM Sam Hill / Digital Trends Connections is one of the best puzzle games from the New York Times.