NYT Puzzle Connections Hints and Solution for Thursday, 20th March 2025
Ready to crack the Connections puzzle for March 20, 2025? I'm here to help with hints, strategies, and the final answers for each category. But be forewarned, I'm about to spill the beans for March 20's NYT Connections #648! If you're looking to solve the puzzle on your own, better bookmark this page and come back later.
Here are some spoiler-free hints to give you a head start on the categories in today's Connections:
- Yellow category - Someone who ain't shy about expressing their feelings, no holds barred.
- Green category - You might find these hanging out near the beach or coast.
- Blue category - They're all about keeping things tied together, like a Home Depot aisle.
- Purple category - You can catch these if you look closely, maybe even in a genie lamp or a skull's eye socket.
Spoilers Alert!
We're about to reveal some answers. Proceed with caution if you don't want to ruin the puzzle right away.
The Ain't-So-Tricky Parts
SOUND doesn't go with LOUD and VOCAL. It's more like "the Long Island SOUND," no pun intended.
If you know the word that follows UMBILICAL, you're on the right track with its category (but VOCAL isn't one of 'em).
GENIE is a crucial ingredient in an iconic song lyric by Christina Aguilera, so that should help you get the others in that category (and not because they're parts of song lyrics, but just 'cause they're interchangeable in a similar verse).
What's the Skinny on the Categories?
Let's see if I can help you discover the hidden connections:
- Yellow: OUTSPOKEN
- Green: BODIES OF WATER
- Blue: KINDS OF CORDS
- Purple: THINGS IN BOTTLES
Don't Say I Didn't Warn You!
Now that you know the answers, let me remind you that solving Connections is all about finding the secret connections between seemingly unrelated words. Here's a refresher on the instructions:
- Open the NYT Connections game either on their website or in the Games app.
- Find the 16 tiles, each with one word or phrase.
- Select a group of four tiles that have something in common.
- Hit Submit. If correct, the category and color will appear. If not, try again.
- Win by correctly identifying all four groups before making four mistakes.
The Lowdown on Triumphing at Connections
Want to increase your chances of winning? Check out my complete guide to playing Connections:
- Be aware that the categories can be tricky and otherworldly.
- Look for overlapping groups or words that don't initially seem to fit with the others.
- If you're stuck, consult hints or enlist the help of your fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
- And remember, the final answer is...read on to find 'em.
What are the yellow words in today's Connections?
- Direct
- Frank
- Loud
- Vocal
What are the green words in today's Connections?
- Bay
- Channel
- Sound
- Strait
What are the blue words in today's Connections?
- Bungee
- Extension
- Spinal
- Umbilical
What are the purple words in today's Connections?
- Genie
- Lightning
- Message
- Ship
The Grand Finale
Now that you have all the answers, let me help you solve the puzzle:
- Find the four tiles that belong together—the A, B, C, and D of the puzzle.
- Submit your answer. If correct, the category and color will appear, and you'll be one step closer to victory.
- Keep guessing until you've identified all four groups, or make four mistakes and the puzzle will reveal the solutions.
Good luck, and see you tomorrow for another Connections challenge!
- Bookmark this page if you want to solve the NYT Connections puzzle on your own for March 20, 2025, but don't want the answers yet.
- The 'umbilical' clue is a hint for the Blue category in today's Connections, but VOCAL isn't one of the answers in that category.
- In the Green category of today's Connections, the word that follows 'sound' is 'strait'.
- The Purple category in today's Connections includes 'genie', and knowing this could help you find the other words in that category.
