Newsweek is back for another day of the best Connections clues to keep your winning streak going. Since its debut in The New York Times in June 2023, Connections has quickly built a large following. The puzzle challenges players to group words based on subtle links,

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The answer for today's puzzle is "vinyl". It is defined as a noun which refers to "strong plastic that can be bent, used for making floor coverings, furniture, clothing, etc., or (especially in the past) records,

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.