The most recent Connections puzzle includes a purple category where users are expected to fill in a two-word phrase. Players can enhance their strategy by mentally listing possible phrases for the given words and looking for other words that fit those phrases. Saying the words aloud can also aid in the process. The Times now offers a Connections Bot that provides a numeric score and analyzes player’s answers, allowing registered users to track their progress and achievements.
Hints and tips can help players win at NYT Connections consistently. Today’s puzzle includes clues for different groupings, ranging from easy to challenging. The yellow group hint is “Throw,” the green group hint is “Encircle,” the blue group hint is “Want to buy some cookies?,” and the purple group hint is “Singing partner of Oates.” The answers include words like chuck, pelt, pitch, sling, bookend, bracket, flank, surround, badge, beret, sash, skirt, bingo, city, Monty, and study.
The completed puzzle for March 28, 2025, includes words related to hurl, be on both sides of, parts of a classic Girl Scout uniform, and ____ hall. The themes lead to answers like chuck, pelt, pitch, sling, bookend, bracket, flank, surround, badge, beret, sash, skirt, bingo, city, Monty, and study. The Connections puzzles can vary in difficulty, with some being more challenging than others.
Some of the toughest Connections puzzles so far have included themes like “things you can set” and “one in a dozen,” with answers such as mood, record, table, volleyball, egg, juror, month, rose, Elm, Fear, Jump, Sesame, power nap, plant, Ranger, trip, candidate, faucet, mascara, nose, among others. By recognizing patterns in past puzzles, players can improve their strategy and increase their chances of success in future games.
