The NYT 's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

Here's today's Connections answer and hints for groups. These clues will help you solve New York Times' popular puzzle game, Connections, every day!

NYT Connections answers July 16 delivers a fresh challenge for puzzle lovers with clever wordplay and a classic purple twist. Puzzle #766 includes themes like college campus locations, over-the-top performances,