Write for Us | Connections Hint

Are you a puzzle lover, word game wizard, or just someone with a clever mind and a way with words?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Connections Hint is more than just a blog—it’s a growing community of people who enjoy thinking outside the box, solving challenging word puzzles, and sharing insights that help others do the same. If you enjoy analyzing puzzles, creating engaging hints, or offering clever strategies, this is your chance to be part of something fun and thoughtful.

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🧠 About Connections Hint

Connections Hint is an unofficial fan blog dedicated to helping players solve the daily Connections word puzzle (created by The New York Times) without spoiling the experience. We offer smart, minimal hints, puzzle-solving tips, and occasional deep dives into language, word patterns, and trivia.

While we are not affiliated with NYT, we take pride in curating high-quality, respectful, and original content that supports the puzzle-solving community.

✍️ Who Can Write for Us?

We welcome contributions from:

Puzzle enthusiasts
Word game players
Writers with an interest in linguistics, logic, or trivia
Fans of Connections or similar games (e.g., Wordle, Spelling Bee)
Educators or bloggers who love engaging readers in a thoughtful way

You don’t have to be a professional writer—just someone who enjoys the game and wants to share their thoughts, strategies, or creative ideas with others.

🧩 What Kind of Content Are We Looking For?

We’re open to a variety of content types, as long as it fits the tone and purpose of the blog. Here are some ideas:

🔹 Daily Puzzle Hints

Want to write hints for a specific day’s puzzle? You can follow our format and provide helpful clues without revealing the full answers. Great for regular contributors.

🔹 Puzzle-Solving Strategies

Have a method that works for you? Share tips like how to spot red herrings, how to group words logically, or how to approach tricky categories like pop culture or geography.

🔹 Category Deep Dives

Write an article analyzing a specific type of category (e.g., movie titles, slang terms, compound words). These are great for helping readers improve over time.

🔹 Language & Word Nerd Content

Love exploring how words connect? Write about synonyms, homophones, unusual connections, or how word games build language skills.

🔹 Guest Opinion Pieces

Share your perspective on the rise of digital puzzles, the daily ritual of solving games, or how puzzles help with mindfulness and focus.

We’re also open to light humor, personal experiences with solving, or creative takes on what it means to be a puzzle solver.

✅ Submission Guidelines

To maintain quality and consistency, please follow these guidelines when submitting:

Original Content Only: Your work must be your own and not published elsewhere.
Tone: Friendly, helpful, clear. Avoid spoilers unless you clearly mark them.
Word Count: Aim for 600+ words.
Formatting: Use headings and short paragraphs for readability.
Images: Optional. If you want to include visuals or screenshots, make sure they’re copyright-free or properly credited.
Spoiler Policy: Hints should guide, not give away the entire solution. If your post includes full answers, it must be clearly marked with a spoiler warning.

📩 How to Submit

Ready to share your puzzle brain with the world?

Just send an email to

📧 Email: contact@connectionshint.us

Subject: Guest Post Submission—Connections Hint

Please include:

A short intro about yourself
Your article (either as a Word doc, Google Doc link, or in the body of the email)
Any links you’d like to include (e.g., your blog, social media, etc.)
Optional: One or two title ideas for your post

We’ll review your submission within 3–5 business days and get back to you. If we like your article but think it needs a few edits, we may suggest revisions before publishing.

🌟 Why Write for Connections Hint?

Reach a niche, engaged audience of puzzle solvers and word game fans
Get credited for your work with your name, short bio, and links
Share your perspective with a growing community that loves clever thinking
Build your portfolio as a writer or contributor in a fun, low-pressure space

We’re not offering payment at this time, but you will get full credit and exposure to an audience that appreciates quality, thoughtful content.

Final Words

If you love puzzles, words, or just helping people have those “aha!” moments, we’d love to hear your voice on the blog.

Writing for Connections Hint isn’t just about content—it’s about being part of a shared experience, where we celebrate curiosity, creativity, and clever thinking every single day.

Let’s build it together. 🧩