The New York Times’ Connections puzzle is an engaging daily word game that invites players to uncover hidden connections among groups of words. With 16 words split into four distinct clusters, it’s a perfect blend of linguistic challenge and logical deduction to keep your mind sharp.
How to Play NYT Connections
Your goal is to sort the 16 words into four groups of four, each tied together by a shared theme. Be mindful- you only get four attempts, and each wrong guess reduces your remaining chances. The game uses a colour-coded system to signal difficulty, guiding you toward easier or trickier groups and letting you adjust your strategy accordingly. Yellow denotes easiest while Purple is for hardest.
Where to Play NYT Connections
NYT Connections is free to play on The New York Times’ website or through their Games app. A new puzzle arrives every midnight, offering a fresh mental workout daily.
Tips to Boost Your Guessing Skills
Stuck on a tricky puzzle? Start by spotting three words that seem linked, then hunt for the fourth to round out the group. As you reveal connections, use them as clues to unlock the others. Stay patient and explore every possible angle—each guess brings you closer to solving it.
With a new challenge every day, NYT Connections is a fun and stimulating way to exercise your brain!
NYT Connections Hints for Monday, March 17, 2025
- Yellow: Thin flexible thread like
- Green: Free
- Blue: They carry heavy loads
- Purple: Music and numbers
NYT Connections Categories for Monday, March 17, 2025
- Yellow: Filament
- Green: Uninhibitedness
- Blue: Kinds of trucks
- Purple: Bands minus the number five
NYT Connections Answers for Monday, March 17, 2025
- Filament: Fiber, Strand, String, Thread
- Uninhibitedness: Abandon, Unrestraint, Freedom, Spontaneity
- Kinds of trucks: Dump, Garbage, Pickup, Tow
- Bands minus the number five: Ben Folds, Jackson, Maroon, MC
| Category | Word | Word | Word | Word |
| Filament | Fiber | Strand | String | Thread |
| Uninhibitedness | Abandon | Unrestraint | Freedom | Spontaneity |
| Kinds of trucks | Dump | Garbage | Pickup | Tow |
| Bands minus the number five | Ben Folds | Jackson | Maroon | MC |
