Issue #273 Sun 10 Mar
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 10, 2024
A classic grid that rewards the patient observer. Four distinct paths emerge from the noise, demanding careful sorting before the final connections reveal themselves.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A muddy park path, a slobbery item left at your feet, and the long wait for someone to finally throw it.
Recreational objects
Synonyms for items
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, F, S.
THINGS A DOG CAN FETCH
One is BALL.
BALL · BONE · FRISBEE · STICK
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Pulling a curtain shut or turning your back so the surprise remains intact.
Actions of concealment
Synonyms for actions
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, C, H, O.
CONCEAL
One is BLOCK.
BLOCK · COVER · HIDE · OBSCURE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The muscle memory of your left hand during a shortcut, keeping your fingers perched on the bottom row.
Computer interface components
Set of related terms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters C, O, S.
MAC KEYBOARD KEYS
One is COMMAND.
COMMAND · CONTROL · OPTION · SHIFT
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A name halfway to your lips, then gone, leaving you staring at the person across the table.
Cognitive lapses
Synonyms for states of mind
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, F, S.
EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSE
One is BLANK.
BLANK · FLAKE · FORGET · SPACE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
THINGS A DOG CAN FETCHBALL · BONE · FRISBEE · STICK
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Reveal the green group
CONCEALBLOCK · COVER · HIDE · OBSCURE
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Reveal the blue group
MAC KEYBOARD KEYSCOMMAND · CONTROL · OPTION · SHIFT
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Reveal the violet group
EXPERIENCE A MEMORY LAPSEBLANK · FLAKE · FORGET · SPACE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on March 10, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for March 10, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on March 10, 2024?
NYT Connections on March 10, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on March 10, 2024?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #273?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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