The New York Times' daily word game, Connections, released on September 17, 2025, features a puzzle where players group 16 words into four categories. The puzzle's difficulty is rated 2 out of 5, and hints are provided in the NYT Games app. Today's categories include themes such as items 'blowin' in the wind' (e.g., FLAG, WIND CHIME), phrases meaning to 'change one's tune' (e.g., BACKPEDAL, RENEGE), items associated with 'cram' (e.g., STUFF, WEDGE), and last words of long-running children's show titles (e.g., KANGAROO, RAINBOW). The correct answers for September 17 are grouped accordingly, with notable words like WIND, FLIP-FLOP, and KANGAROO. The game is popular for its challenging nature, involving strategic grouping and recognizing word patterns. The article also provides links to previous puzzles, hints, and solutions, emphasizing the game's social and competitive aspects. Additionally, it mentions related games and offers tips for solving the daily puzzles, highlighting the game's increasing popularity and the community engagement around it.