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.

Looking for some help with today's NYT Mini crossword? In that case, the clues and answers are right here for you.

Experiencing problems in solving the NYT Mini Crossword for January 8? Then, here’s some assistance with hints and answers for you. Unlike longer crosswords, this particular game is fairly easy, simpler,