Today marks another opportunity to tackle a fresh puzzle in the New York Times Connections game. If you’re eager to keep your winning streak alive and just need a bit of help with that elusive last category, you’re in luck—we’ve got plenty of hints to assist you.
Below, you’ll find everything from subtle nudges to guide you on what to look for, all the way to the complete answers. Whether you need a little push in the right direction or a clever shortcut to maintain your perfect record, you’ve arrived at the right spot.
If you’re looking for answers for March 4, you can find them here.
Category Hints
We’ll display these hints starting from the easiest category to the hardest: Yellow, Green, Blue, and then Purple.
If you want hints for today’s categories, click below! These hints will point you in the right direction without revealing the actual category names.
Today’s yellow category relates to the outer parts of something.
Today’s green category is about what happens at the tips of your fingers.
Today’s blue category is connected to crying.
Today’s purple category focuses on recreational sports.
Herring Watch: There are five clues that could fit into the purple category; however, one belongs to the green. Start with the green category first. Don’t assume that Pickle and Onion belong together.
Today’s Answers
We misfired on today’s puzzle due to some unfortunate guesses!
If you’re curious about today’s answers, click below!
Here are today’s answers:
Yellow Category: Periphery
Border, Edge, Fringe, Skirt
Green Category: Activities Involving Fingernails
Blue Category: Causes of Tears
Allergy, Melodrama, Onion, Relief
Purple Category: _____Ball Recreation Sports
Dodge, Kick, Pickle, Soft