The New York Times continues to expand its digital puzzle empire with NYT Connections, a daily challenge that tests vocabulary, pattern recognition and lateral thinking. Puzzle #1072 for May 18, 2026 offers another mix of straightforward associations and deceptive wordplay, forcing players to look beyond obvious meanings.

The New York Times continues to strengthen its lineup of daily puzzle games with NYT Connections, a word-association challenge that tests observation, reasoning and lateral…

The New York Times continues to expand its digital puzzle empire with NYT Connections, a daily challenge that tests vocabulary, pattern recognition and lateral thinking. Puzzle…