It sounds easy, but it isn’tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they’re usually quite specific.

If you need a hand getting the answers, we’ve got you covered.

What Is Connections?

May 13th Connections words.

Connections is a game from the New York Times.

The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4.

Each group of words will be connected by some common idea or theme.

May 13th Connections groups and words.

That common element could be anything.

Sometimes they’re references to economics, other times they reference fairy tales.

There is no telling what sort of association there will be between words.

Once you’re confident you understand the connection, select 4 words, then hit “Submit.”

You have only four attempts in total, so don’t be too guess-happy.

May 13th was an average game.

I spotted Blue, “Looney Tunes Figures,” first.

Surprisingly, the next group I noticed was Purple, “Homophones of Musicals.”

There wasn’t anything to this other than some lucky shuffling and a random connection.

The words were Greece, Hare, Katz, and Maim.

The group was properly named “Fashion Designer’s Output.”

How Do You Guess Connections Groups?

However, there are a few things to keep in mind that can help.

If you didn’t solve this one, don’t feel too badthere’s always tomorrow!