If today's Connections has left you scratching your head, have no fear; Newsweek has gathered hints to help you win. The hit brainteaser was launched by The New York Times in 2023 on the heels of Wordle, the newspaper's most-popular word game, released to the public in October 2021.

1. Things found in a simple recipe. 2. These are typically the same color. 3. Words that are difficult to rhyme with. 4. The words in this category precede a common five-letter noun (hint: the noun usually refers to a sweet and delicious treat).