Connections Hints: Mar 19, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Mar 19, 2026 (2026-03-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1085

Puzzle #1085 · 2026-03-19

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1085 for 2026-03-19, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: FOLK TALE CHARACTERS, GOOD LUCK SYMBOLS, THINGS THAT CHANGE COLOR and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

  • FOLK TALE CHARACTERS
  • GOOD LUCK SYMBOLS
  • THINGS THAT CHANGE COLOR
  • ENDING IN MUSIC GENRES

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

FOLK TALE CHARACTERS

CHICKEN LITTLE
FROG PRINCE
GINGERBREAD MAN
GOLDILOCKS

GOOD LUCK SYMBOLS

EVIL EYE
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
HORSESHOE
RABBIT'S FOOT

THINGS THAT CHANGE COLOR

CHAMELEON
MOOD RING
SUNSET
TRAFFIC LIGHT

ENDING IN MUSIC GENRES

BABY BLUES
PET ROCK
SCRAP METAL
SODA POP

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.

FOLK TALE CHARACTERS

CHICKEN LITTLE
FROG PRINCE
GINGERBREAD MAN
GOLDILOCKS

GOOD LUCK SYMBOLS

EVIL EYE
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
HORSESHOE
RABBIT'S FOOT

THINGS THAT CHANGE COLOR

CHAMELEON
MOOD RING
SUNSET
TRAFFIC LIGHT

ENDING IN MUSIC GENRES

BABY BLUES
PET ROCK
SCRAP METAL
SODA POP

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