The New York Times daily puzzle lineup features Strands, Connections, and Pips

The New York Times continues to expand its digital gaming portfolio with various daily word and logic puzzles, including Strands, Connections, Pips, and the Mini Crossword.

Strands is a themed word-search game where players identify words and a central “spangram” that describes the day's theme. Connections, including a specialized Sports Edition developed with The Athletic, requires players to group sixteen words into four distinct categories based on shared characteristics.

Pips is a newer logic-based game involving domino placement on a color-coded grid. Players must satisfy specific mathematical and positional conditions, such as “greater than” or “equal to,” using every available domino to complete the puzzle. The Mini Crossword offers a faster-paced, compact 5x5 grid experience for players seeking quick mental exercises.