The New York Times’ increasingly popular word association puzzle, Connections, once again stirred the minds of puzzle enthusiasts this Sunday. The June 15 edition, listed as Puzzle #735, offered a stimulating mix of categories and difficulty levels,

New York Times Connections is back with a word puzzle. Players are challenged to sort 16 words into four related groups. The June 16 edition offers a mix of straightforward and tricky connections. Hints are provided to guide players.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.