Master the NYT Connections Puzzle: Hints and Answers for March 21

Every day, the New York Times offers a variety of fun things to read, and one exciting addition is a new word game called Connections. Created by Wynna Liu, the assistant puzzle editor, Connections has become a favorite among word game fans everywhere. Players love its simple and easy design, making it a great way to practice vocabulary and join a friendly community of players from around the world. If you haven’t started playing yet, now is a great time to jump into the fun!

For those curious about today’s Connections, keep reading for hints and answers! Warning: Spoilers ahead!

Tips for Playing Connections
In the Connections game, you get 16 words that need to be separated into four groups of four words based on their connections. The subjects can include geography, literature, technology, and more. Be careful—there’s only one correct way to group the words, so it’s important to think critically and look for hidden patterns!

Hints for March 21
Here are some hints for today’s puzzle, starting with the easiest:

– Yellow Group: Describes where someone is or the people around them.
– Green Group: A person who is very important or famous.
– Blue Group: Tools used by architects to create drawings.
– Purple Group: A word that often comes after “candy.”

Think you know the answers? If so, minimize this page and give it a try!

Answer Groups for March 21
– Milieu: circle, scene, sphere, world.
– Luminary: great, legend, icon, lion.
– Architectural Drawing Tools: compass, ruler, stencil, T-square.
– Bar: chart, exam, mitzvah, soap.

Get ready to challenge yourself and enjoy the fun of solving Connections!