March 9, 2025 Connections Puzzle #637: Tips and Solutions

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If you’re searching for assistance with today’s Connections puzzle, you’ve come to the right place! Today’s challenge presented some tricky aspects, yet it was mostly manageable. There were clear clues hidden within the puzzle, but locating them is where the real challenge lies, and that’s our focus. With our tips and strategies, you’ll complete the puzzle with ease.

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Today’s Connections Category Hints

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If you’re here seeking tips for Connections, we’ve got some hints that will aid you in completing today’s puzzle. There are various possibilities in the grid, and while some words seem to fit together, they might not. Most of the puzzle feels fairly intuitive, but some categories might be elusive. One of the categories is focused on defining terms, so you’ll need to be observant to uncover the other three.

One category groups items that can be used with the same object.
Another category involves various items that can be used to create something quite large.
A different category contains actions that share a similar purpose.
Finally, one category consists of four pieces of media released around the same time.

10 Best Connections Tips, Tricks, & Strategies

While it sounds easy with four categories of four words each, the daily challenge in the Connections game can become tricky without a few pointers.

look at the category names below along with spoilers. We’ve included our usual commentary for each category as well.

	COMPUTER INPUT DEVICES
	BUILDING MATERIALS
	HELPFUL DEED
	#1 SONGS FROM 1982

Today’s Connections Answers

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Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained

COMPUTER INPUT DEVICES
MICROPHONE	MOUSE	SCANNER	TABLET

This seemed straightforward, but when I was solving it, it was the last category I examined. I was debating whether MICKEY and MOUSE would belong together, especially with the yellow category still open. It became clear that no other Disney character fit the criteria. Once I associated MICROPHONE with MOUSE, I was able to successfully wrap up the puzzle.

Green Answers: Revealed & Explained

BUILDING MATERIALS
BRICK	CONCRETE	METAL	STONE

This was the second category I cracked, and it appeared quite clear. Although I had a bit of uncertainty, there weren’t any other materials that seemed to fit “base” materials for constructing anything. While there were ways to complicate this category, the final category narrowed down the word choices significantly. I enjoyed this category and did some inner contemplation before finalizing my answers.

Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained

HELPFUL DEED
FAVOR	KINDNESS	SERVICE	SOLID

but perhaps this is considered harder due to the presentation of the words. The definitions presented aren’t always the main forms in which each can be utilized, and I can envision SOLID and PHYSICAL being paired differently.

Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained

#1 SONGS FROM 1982
ABRACADABRA	CENTERFOLD	MICKEY	PHYSICAL

I was quite lost in this category and relieved that I didn’t have to stress over the other words too much. I enjoyed listening to older music as a child, yet since my parents favored music from earlier decades, the 80s tunes didn’t get much airtime. I haven’t revisited many of them, but I’ve heard they’re worth a listen.

Other Games Like Connections

If you’re hunting for a new puzzle and prefer numbers instead of words, check out Nerdle. It’s not really my style, as I moved on from math quite a while ago, but it could be a great fit if you have a knack for it.