Connections Hints: Mar 3, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 3, 2026 (2026-03-03). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #996
Connections #996 · 2026-03-03
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
"BIG" THINGS
Reveal one tile
APPLE
Reveal all four tiles
"BIG" THINGS
- APPLE
- BROTHER
- DIPPER
- MAC
Group 2
Reveal category
BE ADJACENT TO
Reveal one tile
ABUT
Reveal all four tiles
BE ADJACENT TO
- ABUT
- FLANK
- NEIGHBOR
- TOUCH
Group 3
Reveal category
SEEN IN A CLOSET
Reveal one tile
HANGER
Reveal all four tiles
SEEN IN A CLOSET
- HANGER
- HOOK
- ROD
- SHELF
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SPEEDY"
Reveal one tile
BRISKET
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SPEEDY"
- BRISKET
- FASTIDIOUS
- FLEETWOOD
- QUICKSAND
Reveal full answer
"BIG" THINGS
- APPLE
- BROTHER
- DIPPER
- MAC
BE ADJACENT TO
- ABUT
- FLANK
- NEIGHBOR
- TOUCH
SEEN IN A CLOSET
- HANGER
- HOOK
- ROD
- SHELF
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "SPEEDY"
- BRISKET
- FASTIDIOUS
- FLEETWOOD
- QUICKSAND
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