Issue #1110 Mon 30 Mar
Connections hints — March 30, 2026
This puzzle offers a mix of straightforward synonyms and clever letterplay. Watch for subtle shifts in meaning and unexpected combinations.
yellow group 7 nudges
Yellow group
Something that is certainly not the real thing.
Not genuine
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, E, F, M.
IMITATION
One is DUMMY.
DUMMY · ERSATZ · FAUX · MOCK
green group 7 nudges
Green group
Spending time adjusting or fixing a small device.
To fiddle with
Verb synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters F, M, T.
PLAY AROUND (WITH)
One is FUTZ.
FUTZ · MESS · TINKER · TOY
blue group 7 nudges
Blue group
Looking for a vehicle to take you to your destination.
Rental agencies
Examples of one named set
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, B, D, H.
CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
One is AVIS.
AVIS · BUDGET · DOLLAR · HERTZ
violet group 7 nudges
Violet group
A snack name followed by the first letter of its own name.
Wordplay group
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters F, P, T, Y.
SNACK BRANDS PLUS STARTING LETTER
One is FRITZ.
FRITZ · PLAYS · TRUFFLES · YUTZ