Issue #1018 Wed 25 Mar
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 25, 2026
Three groups rely on straightforward vocabulary, while the fourth requires a closer look at the spelling. Keep an eye on the blue group, as a few terms might tempt you toward the wrong category.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Wiping a foggy bathroom mirror after a shower to see your own face again.
Synonyms for making things unclear
Verb synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, C, M, O.
OBFUSCATE
One is BLUR.
BLUR · CLOUD · MUDDY · OBSCURE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Picking up a glossy publication from a coffee shop rack while waiting for a latte.
Common print publications
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters F, P, S, T.
MAGAZINES
One is FORTUNE.
FORTUNE · PEOPLE · SPIN · TIME
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Handing over a plastic card or a slip of paper at the register.
Financial transaction types
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, W.
PAYMENT METHODS
One is CASH.
CASH · CHARGE · CHECK · WIRE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Reading a sign on a heavy crate and realizing one letter was swapped in transit.
Wordplay group
Letter-substitution wordplay
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, G, P, Q.
UNITS OF VOLUME WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
One is CUR.
CUR · GALLOP · PING · QUARK
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Complete Connections answer
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OBFUSCATEBLUR · CLOUD · MUDDY · OBSCURE
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MAGAZINESFORTUNE · PEOPLE · SPIN · TIME
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PAYMENT METHODSCASH · CHARGE · CHECK · WIRE
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UNITS OF VOLUME WITH LAST LETTER CHANGEDCUR · GALLOP · PING · QUARK
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How hard is NYT Connections on March 25, 2026?
NYT Connections on March 25, 2026 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 25, 2026?
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 #1018?
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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