Connections Hints: Mar 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 9, 2026 (2026-03-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1002
Connections #1002 · 2026-03-09
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Group 1
Reveal category
STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND, SPELLED DIFFERENTLY
Reveal one tile
WAREHOUSE
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND, SPELLED DIFFERENTLY
- WAREHOUSE
- WEARABLE
- WEREWOLF
- WHEREFORE
Group 2
Reveal category
METAPHORS FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY
Reveal one tile
FISHBOWL
Reveal all four tiles
METAPHORS FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY
- FISHBOWL
- HOT SEAT
- MICROSCOPE
- SPOTLIGHT
Group 3
Reveal category
MUPPETS
Reveal one tile
ANIMAL
Reveal all four tiles
MUPPETS
- ANIMAL
- BEAKER
- FOZZIE
- GONZO
Group 4
Reveal category
THEY FEATURE A BOSS
Reveal one tile
COMPANY
Reveal all four tiles
THEY FEATURE A BOSS
- COMPANY
- E STREET BAND
- MAFIA
- VIDEO GAME
Reveal full answer
STARTING WITH THE SAME SOUND, SPELLED DIFFERENTLY
- WAREHOUSE
- WEARABLE
- WEREWOLF
- WHEREFORE
METAPHORS FOR PUBLIC SCRUTINY
- FISHBOWL
- HOT SEAT
- MICROSCOPE
- SPOTLIGHT
MUPPETS
- ANIMAL
- BEAKER
- FOZZIE
- GONZO
THEY FEATURE A BOSS
- COMPANY
- E STREET BAND
- MAFIA
- VIDEO GAME
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