Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn't—Connections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

I'm writing about today's New York Times Mini Crossword while tolerating some 4 Across, or, the stereotypical weather in the Pacific Northwest. And I also have a cat in this room