Connections NYT: Hints For Today's Puzzle

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Today's Connections Hints

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Groups are ordered by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, Purple (hardest).

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Groups are ordered by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, Purple (hardest).

The NYT Connections puzzle groups 16 words into four hidden categories. Here's how to crack it:

Start with the obvious. Yellow (easiest) often has everyday themes—breakfast foods, weather gear, common verbs.
Watch for wordplay. Purple (hardest) might use double meanings, homophones, or "_____ of ___" patterns.
Four mistakes and you're out. Wrong guesses count against you. Use hints sparingly.

How do you play Connections?: Group the 16 words into four sets of four. Each set shares a hidden theme—breakfast foods, synonyms, wordplay, etc. Tap or click to select words, then submit your guess.
What do the Connections colors mean?: Yellow is easiest, green is medium, blue is harder, and purple is hardest. The colors only appear after you solve a category correctly.
How many mistakes can you make in Connections?: Four wrong guesses end the game. A "one away" message means you're close—one word in your group doesn't belong.
Can a word fit multiple categories in Connections?: No. Each word belongs to exactly one category. The puzzle is designed so there's only one valid solution.
Who created Connections?: Wyna Liu created Connections for the New York Times. The puzzle launched in 2023 and appears daily on NYT Games.