Issue #651 Sun 23 Mar
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 23, 2025
Today's grid offers a steady climb. With two distinct synonym sets and a pair of specific wordplay groups, the path forward requires sorting through several potential overlaps before the final arrangement clicks into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The lecture hall went silent, every head turned forward, and the hum of the air conditioner was the only thing left in the room.
Mental engagement
Synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, E, G, R.
CAPTIVATE
One is ABSORB.
ABSORB · ENTRANCE · GRAB · RIVET
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A moth hitting the porch light, a paper construction tossed from a desk, or the nursery rhyme character perched on a wall.
Common associations
Compound word components
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters A, F, H.
THINGS WITH WINGS
One is AIRPLANE.
AIRPLANE · FAIRY · FLY · HOSPITAL
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Checking the time on your phone, then checking the time on your arm, then realizing the kitchen timer is still ticking down.
Timekeeping devices
Compound word modifiers
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters P, S, W.
WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”
One is POCKET.
POCKET · SMART · STOP · WRIST
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Clapping your hands in time, missing a beat, and starting the rhythm over from the very beginning.
Nursery rhyme lyrics
Lexical components
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, M.
WORDS REPEATED IN “MISS MARY MACK”
One is BACK.
BACK · BLACK · BUTTONS · MACK
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
CAPTIVATEABSORB · ENTRANCE · GRAB · RIVET
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Reveal the green group
THINGS WITH WINGSAIRPLANE · FAIRY · FLY · HOSPITAL
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Reveal the blue group
WORDS THAT MODIFY “WATCH”POCKET · SMART · STOP · WRIST
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Reveal the violet group
WORDS REPEATED IN “MISS MARY MACK”BACK · BLACK · BUTTONS · MACK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on March 23, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for March 23, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on March 23, 2025?
NYT Connections on March 23, 2025 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 23, 2025?
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 #651?
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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