{"repo":"tomjakubowski/connections.duckdb","free":true,"listed":false,"github":"https://github.com/tomjakubowski/connections.duckdb","clone":"git clone https://github.com/tomjakubowski/connections.duckdb.git","description":"Play the New York Times Connections puzzle with DuckDB!","language":"Python","stars":20,"topics":["connections","duckdb","games"],"license":"MIT","category":"databases-storage","readme_excerpt":"connections.duckdb Be wary : this README contains spoilers for the New York Times Connections puzzle for 2026-02-26 and 2026-02-27 in America/New York time. [DuckDB][] is already more fun than a barrel of ducks. But sometimes the toil of crunching entities leaves you wanting a little side quest, a diversion from your data destination. What if you could take a break and play the [New York Times Connections] puzzle, all without leaving your DuckDB REPL? Introducing the first database that lets you play the New York Times Connections puzzle: connections.duckdb . Demo (approximately 15 seconds) How to play Start DuckDB with the database loaded, either by downloading a release or using the convenient hosted version: From within a REPL: See today's words: See today's puzzle formatted in a 4x4 grid: Check a guess of four words which may make a category. If incorrect, the query will return an \"incorrect\" status as well as the colored tiles representing the categories of your guess. If correct, the query will return a \"correct\" status and give you the category's title. You're on your own to keep the score and keep yourself honest. Check back soon for automated scorekeeping! How to cheat See the categories for today's puzzle: See the categories for the puzzle from date 2026-02-26 : Play historical games Play a selection of historical games using these table macros. The ymd argument should be an ISO 8601-formatted date like \"2026-02-26\" . - SELECT FROM connections words(ymd) - SELECT FR","default_branch":null,"files":null,"tree":[],"storefront":"/r/tomjakubowski","claimed":false,"request_supported":{"post":"https://gitbuyer.com/r/tomjakubowski/connections.duckdb/request-supported","requests":0},"note":"indexed from public GitHub; nothing is for sale on this page. Clone it from GitHub. Paid listings live at /search."}