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.

I f you’re looking for the Connections answer for Friday, May 16, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories