The New York Times' daily Connections puzzle (January 12, Puzzle 945) presented players with 16 words to sort into four groups of four, each with a hidden theme. The puzzle is known for its mix of simple and seemingly unrelated words, making it challenging to identify the correct groupings. Common themes included living room items, experience levels, and promises, though some categories, like Peter Pan characters or words preceding 'Figure,' also appeared in examples. The game allows four incorrect guesses before revealing the solution.