Every day, we update this article with Connections hints and tips to help you find all 4 of today's answers so you can keep your Connections streak going. And if the clues aren't

As interest in daily word puzzles continues to rise, games like NYT Connections offer a stimulating blend of language, pattern recognition, and mental agility.

Looking for clues for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on May 9 for puzzle #698 take a steep dive in difficulty compared to yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 2.7 out of 5.