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The New York Times presents some of the most captivating word puzzles for word-game enthusiasts. Whether it's Wordle, Strands, or Connections, each has their unique playing method that has won the hearts of millions puzzle enthusiasts. However, when it comes to Connections, it’s a bit different from Wordle or Strands.
In NYT Connections, players are tasked with identifying four groups of four words that share a common theme. Now, the twist is that the theme is not stated in the beginning. Once players choose four right words, the game will reveal the theme of that set. So, each day Connections has four different themes.
Launched in 2023, NYT Connections has soon received immense popularity for its unique playing style. The gameplay method of this word puzzle has attracted word puzzle enthusiasts across the world for its non-traditional gameplay style. Unlike traditional crosswords or word searches, NYT Connections asks players to figure out links between the given words and form four groups of four. The format is unique and presents new challenges every day to test the vocabulary of word puzzle lovers.
This word-puzzle is made of a grid of 16 words and the primary objective is to club these words into four sets of four words. Here players need to note that these words must be connected maintaining a particular theme and that’s basically the connection between these words.
This puzzle is tricky, but some clues may make things easier for gamers. Here are some hints to assist players in solving today’s puzzle. Let's start with the hints category-wise:
Easiest Group (Yellow): Today’s yellow group words refer to things that attract attention.
Moderate Group (Green): The green group contains words that share a common physical feature.
Challenging Group (Blue): The blue group words all go with the suffix ‘Watch.’
Most Difficult Group (Purple): Finally, the purple category words are associated to a nursery-rhyme.
The given hints have hopefully resolved the confusions and helped players forming the groups without much errors. But if that’s not the case and some are still trying to figure out the word groups of today, here are the solutions to the NYT Connections of March 23, 2025.
Yellow Category (Captivate): ABSORB, ENTRANCE, GRAB, RIVET
Green Category (Things with Wings): AIRPLANE, FAIRY, FLY, HOSPITAL
Blue Category (Words that Modify ‘Watch’): POCKET, SMART, STOP, WRIST
Purple Category (Words Repeated in “Miss Mary Mack”): BACK, BLACK, BUTTON, SMACK
These are the four categories for today’s puzzle, and congratulations to those who have solved it without any help.
NYT Connections is unique, and its multiple different themes in a single puzzle feature makes it captivating. All the given words are somehow connected to specific themes, it’s just that the connection can’t be stated prominently in the beginning. So, without a sound knowledge of the connection between words, there’s no way one can guess the exact word groups without help. The solution doesn’t only provide players with a satisfying experience but also enriches their vocabulary.
