NEW Connections puzzle for today started its new month with a simple enough puzzle. But if you still can't solve it, keep reading as we break down all the hints, categories and answers right here!

Let's start with some quick tips for today's Connections themes. Check them out and see if you can guess any.

We wish we could go into more detail here, but these tips are the best we can share. They are all related to the categories of the puzzle, so think before you scroll down below to see the exact category names. We also don't think you need an additional tip for today. But if you still can't find them and need more help, maybe these tricks to solve NYT Connections will help.

Spoiler alert #1 Although this episode contained hints for the categories, the next episode names them outright. Continue only if you are ready.