Connections Hints: Mar 4, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 4, 2026 (2026-03-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #997
Connections #997 · 2026-03-04
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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
PURSUE
Reveal one tile
HOUND
Reveal all four tiles
PURSUE
- HOUND
- SHADOW
- TAIL
- TRACK
Group 2
Reveal category
SPORTSMANLIKE
Reveal one tile
FAIR
Reveal all four tiles
SPORTSMANLIKE
- FAIR
- HONEST
- SPORTING
- SQUARE
Group 3
Reveal category
CLASSIC KID GIFTS
Reveal one tile
BIKE
Reveal all four tiles
CLASSIC KID GIFTS
- BIKE
- BOOK
- TOY
- VIDEO GAME
Group 4
Reveal category
"___ GIRL" TITLES
Reveal one tile
GONE
Reveal all four tiles
"___ GIRL" TITLES
- GONE
- GOSSIP
- NEW
- WORKING
Reveal full answer
PURSUE
- HOUND
- SHADOW
- TAIL
- TRACK
SPORTSMANLIKE
- FAIR
- HONEST
- SPORTING
- SQUARE
CLASSIC KID GIFTS
- BIKE
- BOOK
- TOY
- VIDEO GAME
"___ GIRL" TITLES
- GONE
- GOSSIP
- NEW
- WORKING
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