NYT Connections hints and answers for March 26, 2025 (Puzzle #654)

NYT Connections

The New York Times’ Connections puzzle continues to challenge word enthusiasts with its unique approach to pattern recognition and language skills. The March 26 edition (#654) presented a mix of logical and creative groupings, requiring players to identify hidden connections between 16 seemingly unrelated words.

Connections is a daily puzzle that tasks players with sorting 16 words into four groups of four, based on shared themes. Unlike traditional crosswords, Connections relies on word associations, synonyms, antonyms, or conceptual links. Players must form correct groups within four attempts.

To help players without revealing the answers outright, here are category hints:

Yellow: Common childhood core

Green: Not down

Blue: Keep it on your computer

Purple: Measurement but the word is changed

These hints aim to guide solvers toward logical groupings while preserving the challenge.

For those who need a helping hand, here are the full solutions:

Yellow: Fork, Glass, Napkin, Plate

Green: Flew, Rose, Thrust, Shot

Blue: Card, Cloud, Disk, Drive

Purple: Bounce, Galleon, Pinot, Quartz

Understand the objective: Identify four groups of four words with common connections.

Access the puzzle: Play daily on the NYT website or app.

Sort words: Identify and test possible groupings.

Submit and adjust: Correct groups lock in, incorrect ones cost a life.

Use strategy: Look for obvious patterns, eliminate words, and refine choices.