Connections Hints: Mar 18, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 18, 2026 (2026-03-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1011
Connections #1011 · 2026-03-18
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Group 1
Reveal category
INTERVAL
Reveal one tile
PATCH
Reveal all four tiles
INTERVAL
- PATCH
- PERIOD
- SPELL
- STRETCH
Group 2
Reveal category
REACT TO A STUBBED TOE
Reveal one tile
CURSE
Reveal all four tiles
REACT TO A STUBBED TOE
- CURSE
- HOP
- WINCE
- YELL
Group 3
Reveal category
GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
Reveal one tile
DELAY
Reveal all four tiles
GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
- DELAY
- REVERB
- WAH
- WHAMMY
Group 4
Reveal category
___ CHECK
Reveal one tile
BLANK
Reveal all four tiles
___ CHECK
- BLANK
- COAT
- RAIN
- REALITY
Reveal full answer
INTERVAL
- PATCH
- PERIOD
- SPELL
- STRETCH
REACT TO A STUBBED TOE
- CURSE
- HOP
- WINCE
- YELL
GUITAR EFFECTS PEDALS
- DELAY
- REVERB
- WAH
- WHAMMY
___ CHECK
- BLANK
- COAT
- RAIN
- REALITY
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