NYT Crossword Puzzle Clues and solutions for Friday, 21st March 2025
ready to crack some Connections, folks? let's dive right in and uncover the answers for March 21, 2025 puzzle. no beating around the bush, we'll share some hints, tips, and strategies, and eventually reveal the solutions to all four categories. but beware, spoilers are ahead for March 21, NYT Connections #649! so read on with caution if you want a heads up on today's Connections game.
if you're looking for a simple way to access our daily Connections hints, feel free to bookmark this page or check out our past hints for previous puzzles.
below, you'll find oblique hints for today's Connections answers, carefully avoiding any spoilers. and a bit further down, we'll unveil the themes and the answers. don't rush, take only the hints you need!
hints for the themes in today's connections puzzle
- Yellow category: A person's comfort zone or territory.
- Green category: Those highly esteemed in their field or recognized for greatness.
- Blue category: Tools used to sketch precise lines and shapes by draftsmen and architects.
- Purple category: Commonly used phrases or items that fit in a slot or compartment.
the secrets of today's connections puzzle
we're about to unveil some clues for today's Connections puzzle, but slow down if you don't want everything revealed.
where things get tricky
ICON doesn't symbolize a small symbol used to represent something, it signifies an individual of ICONic status.
CIRCLE and SPHERE share a connection but not due to their round shape-they describe areas or groups within which someone usually operates.
MITZVAH teams up with another word to describe a coming-of-age ceremony.
A T-Square isn't just a shape, it's a tool an architect uses to create perfectly horizontal or vertical lines.
the categories in today's connections
- Yellow: MILIEU
- Green: LUMINARY
- Blue: ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING TOOLS
- Purple: BAR _____
remember, there are spoilers below
are you ready for the answers to today's Connections puzzle? let's dive in.
yellow words in today's connections
the yellow grouping represents the most straightforward category. the theme for today's yellow group is Milieu and the words are:
- CIRCLE
- SCENE
- SPHERE
- WORLD
green words in today's connections
the green grouping is meant to be the second-easiest. the theme for today's green category is LUMINARY and the words are:
- LEGEND
- ICON
- GREAT
- ICON
blue words in today's connections
the blue grouping is the second-hardest. the theme for today's blue category is ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING TOOLS and the words are:
- COMPASS
- RULER
- STENCIL
- T-SQUARE
purple words in today's connections
the purple grouping is considered to be the hardest. the theme for today's purple category is BAR _____ and the words are:
- CHART
- EXAM
- MITZVAH
- SOAP
solving today's connections
COMPASS, LEGEND, and ICON could all be components of a celebrated individual's reputation.
GREAT, LEGEND, ICON, and RULER could all describe someone of exceptional stature.
RULER probably goes with T-SQUARE, as T-Square is a tool used by architects and designers to create precise angles. STENCIL probably goes with T-SQUARE, too. and COMPASS can refer to the object used to draw circles.
SOAP and MITZVAH could both fit under the category of things that enclose or hold something. oh, and BAR CHART and BAR EXAM for displaying data.
SPHERE, CIRCLE, and WORLD share a commonality as they can all define one's domain or area of influence.
that leaves GREAT, LEGEND, LION, and ICON. maybe LIONs are symbols of power and bravery?
how to play connections
need some help on how to play Connections? here's a quick how-to guide:
- find the Connections game on the New York Times website or in the Games app (formerly the Crossword app).
- you'll see a game board with 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase.
- your objective is to select a group of four tiles that have something in common.
- once you've selected four tiles, hit the Submit button. if you've guessed correctly, the category and color will be revealed.
- keep guessing until you've identified all four groups. but if you make four mistakes before finishing, the game ends and the answers are revealed.
- remember, the groupings are designed to be challenging, don't rush, and try to find connections that solely involve the four tiles.
- if you're stuck, try looking for words that seem unrelated to the others or Google them for possible connections.
- and don't forget to check back tomorrow for tomorrow's Connections puzzle!
how to win at connections
- expect the unexpected: the groupings are designed to be tricky, with overlapping groups, so don't hit "submit" until you're confident your group contains only the four elements in question.
- look for outliers: if all that comes to mind when you see WHISTLER is the painting nicknamed "Whistler's Mother," you might be onto something.
- Google it: sometimes a good old-fashioned Google search can help uncover connections that might not be immediately apparent.
- For entertainment seekers, bookmark this page as it provides daily hints for the NYT Connections puzzle, including today's #649.
- The compass is a tool used by architects and draftsmen, similar to the ruler in precision drawing.
- The purpose of a bar chart and a bar exam is to display and assess data, respectively.
- In the March 21 puzzle, the theme for the yellow category is Milieu, with the words circle, scene, sphere, and world defining one's domain or area of influence.
