Connections Hints: Mar 6, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 6, 2026 (2026-03-06). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #999
Connections #999 · 2026-03-06
Choose one group at a time
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
FREELOADER
Reveal one tile
LEECH
Reveal all four tiles
FREELOADER
- LEECH
- MOOCH
- PARASITE
- SPONGE
Group 2
Reveal category
CONCEALING COVER
Reveal one tile
BLANKET
Reveal all four tiles
CONCEALING COVER
- BLANKET
- CLOAK
- CURTAIN
- LAYER
Group 3
Reveal category
WAYS ONE MIGHT REFER TO #
Reveal one tile
HASH
Reveal all four tiles
WAYS ONE MIGHT REFER TO #
- HASH
- NUMBER
- POUND
- SHARP
Group 4
Reveal category
WORDS FOR LUCIDITY, IN THE SINGULAR
Reveal one tile
FACULTY
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS FOR LUCIDITY, IN THE SINGULAR
- FACULTY
- MARBLE
- SENSE
- WIT
Reveal full answer
FREELOADER
- LEECH
- MOOCH
- PARASITE
- SPONGE
CONCEALING COVER
- BLANKET
- CLOAK
- CURTAIN
- LAYER
WAYS ONE MIGHT REFER TO #
- HASH
- NUMBER
- POUND
- SHARP
WORDS FOR LUCIDITY, IN THE SINGULAR
- FACULTY
- MARBLE
- SENSE
- WIT
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