It’s a fresh day, which means it’s time for a new challenge in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re trying to maintain your streak and only need help with that one elusive category, don’t fret—we’ve got plenty of hints to assist you.
Below, you’ll find everything from subtle clues pointing you in the right direction to full answers. Whether you need a little nudge or a sure way to keep your record clean, you’ve come to the right spot.
If you’re in the wrong place and need the answers for March 16, just click here.
Category Hints
We’ll provide hints for each category from the easiest to the hardest, according to the puzzle—starting with Yellow, then Green, followed by Blue, and finally Purple.
If you’re looking for today’s hints, click below! These won’t reveal the exact names of the categories but will guide you along the way.
Today’s yellow category is about long, narrow pieces of fabric.
Today’s green category involves actions and situations without any constraints.
Today’s blue category refers to large vehicles.
Today’s purple category features band names without the number five.
Herring Watch: Abandon is unrelated to Dump.
Today’s Answers
We completed today’s puzzle swiftly and perfectly!
If you wish to see today’s answers, click below!
Here’s what today’s solutions are:
Yellow Category: Filament
Fiber, Strand, String, Thread
Green Category: Unrestrained
Abandon, Freedom, Spontaneity, Unrestraint
Blue Category: Types of Trucks
Dump, Garbage, Monster, Pickup
Purple Category: Bands Without the Number Five
Ben Folds, Jackson, Maroon, MC