Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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.

It’s New Year, so let’s celebrate with the NYT Connections hints and answers for January 2, 2025. Yesterday’s game featured hints about tiny and slimy animals, things that glitter, Dutch symbols, and synonyms for plunge.