Connections Hints: Mar 31, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Mar 31, 2026 (2026-03-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1103

Puzzle #1103 · 2026-03-31

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 #1103 for 2026-03-31, 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: SHORTAGE, PARTS OF A PIRATE SHIP, KINDS OF BRAS 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.

SHORTAGE
PARTS OF A PIRATE SHIP
KINDS OF BRAS
STARTING WITH BABY ANIMALS

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.

SHORTAGE

ABSENCE

CRUNCH

DEFICIT

PINCH

PARTS OF A PIRATE SHIP

CANNON

CROW'S NEST

JOLLY ROGER

PLANK

KINDS OF BRAS

PLUNGE

PUSH-UP

SPORTS

WIRELESS

STARTING WITH BABY ANIMALS

CALF RAISE

CHICK FLICK

FRY COOK

KIT KAT

Reveal full answer

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