Good day! Let’s dive into Connections, the engaging word game from NYT that tests your ability to categorize answers. If you’re seeking some hints for Connections, keep reading.
Once you’ve completed today’s game, why not try out some other word games? Check out my daily articles on Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers for assistance, and don’t forget to visit Marc’s Wordle today page for the classic word game.
SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s NYT Connections are included below. Proceed with caution if you don’t want to see the answers.
NYT Connections today (game #651) – today’s words
Today’s NYT Connections words are…
- SMART
- AIRPLANE
- BACK
- GRAB
- BUTTONS
- STOP
- FLY
- FAIRY
- ENTRANCE
- BLACK
- RIVET
- MACK
- WRIST
- ABSORB
- HOSPITAL
NYT Connections today (game #651) – hint #1 – group hints
What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: Under a spell
- GREEN: They help you fly but have another meaning too
- BLUE: You tell time with these
- PURPLE: Clapping game lyrics
Want more hints?
If you’re ready for the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles, keep reading…
NYT Connections today (game #651) – hint #2 – group answers
What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: CAPTIVATE
- GREEN: THINGS WITH WINGS
- BLUE: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
- PURPLE: WORDS REPEATED IN “MISS MARY MACK”
The answers are revealed below, so proceed with caution if you want to figure them out yourself.
NYT Connections today (game #651) – the answers
The answers to today’s Connections, game #651, are…
- YELLOW: CAPTIVATE ABSORB, ENTRANCE, GRAB, RIVET
- GREEN: THINGS WITH WINGS AIRPLANE, FAIRY, FLY, HOSPITAL
- BLUE: WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH” POCKET, SMART, STOP, WRIST
- PURPLE: WORDS REPEATED IN “MISS MARY MACK” BACK, BLACK, BUTTONS, MACK
- My rating: Hard
- My score: 2 mistakes
A day filled with double meanings. Some words tripped me up, but that’s all part of the challenge. How did you fare today? Share your results in the comments below.
Curious about yesterday’s answers? Keep scrolling…
Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Saturday, 22 March, game #650)
- YELLOW: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TAMBOURINE, THEREMIN, TIMPANI, TROMBONE
- GREEN: KNICKKNACK TCHOTCHKE, THINGAMAJIG, TRIFLE, TRINKET
- BLUE: WORDS WITH THE PREFIX MEANING “THREE” TRIANGLE, TRIDENT, TRILLION, TRILOBITE
- PURPLE: WORDS ABBREVIATED WITH “T” + LETTER TELEVISION, TOUCHDOWN, TRADEMARK, TUBERCULOSIS
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game by the New York Times where players group items that share commonalities. The game features different difficulty levels for each group: green, yellow, blue, and purple. You can make up to four mistakes and still advance in the game, making it challenging yet forgiving.
Unlike games like Wordle, NYT Connections requires more strategic thinking and attention to detail. Be wary of word tricks and homophones that may lead you astray.
You can play NYT Connections for free on desktop or mobile via the NYT Games site.