I tried three different answers before I finally hit on the correct one for 2-Down. Turns out there are a lot of possible words that fit that clue. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on.

Like the original Connections, 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.