Connections Hints: Mar 31, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 31, 2026 (2026-03-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1024
Connections #1024 · 2026-03-31
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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
SHORTAGE
Reveal one tile
ABSENCE
Reveal all four tiles
SHORTAGE
- ABSENCE
- CRUNCH
- DEFICIT
- PINCH
Group 2
Reveal category
PARTS OF A PIRATE SHIP
Reveal one tile
CANNON
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A PIRATE SHIP
- CANNON
- CROW'S NEST
- JOLLY ROGER
- PLANK
Group 3
Reveal category
KINDS OF BRAS
Reveal one tile
PLUNGE
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF BRAS
- PLUNGE
- PUSH-UP
- SPORTS
- WIRELESS
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH BABY ANIMALS
Reveal one tile
CALF RAISE
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH BABY ANIMALS
- CALF RAISE
- CHICK FLICK
- FRY COOK
- KIT KAT
Reveal full answer
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
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