Connections.duckdb

prototype

Play New York Times Connections puzzle in DuckDB

web•March 22, 2026

GamesDeveloper ToolsProductivity

What It Does

Details

Allows users to play the New York Times Connections word puzzle directly within a DuckDB database environment. Users can view today's words, make category guesses, and explore historical puzzles using SQL queries.

Who It's For

Best fit users

•Data enthusiasts
•SQL developers
•Puzzle game lovers

Why It Matters

Why this one made the cut

Provides an innovative way to integrate daily word puzzles into data analysis workflows. Enables interactive gameplay within a database tool, making puzzle solving more engaging for technical users.

Differentiator

What makes it different

First database that lets you play Connections puzzle directly in the database environment without leaving the SQL REPL.