NYT Connections: clues and solutions for Sunday, March 2

      Connections is considered one of the top puzzle games by the New York Times. The game challenges players to categorize a set of 16 words into four secret groups by discovering the relationships among the words. The puzzle resets every night at midnight, with each new puzzle offering a different level of difficulty. Similar to Wordle, players can track their winning streak and compare scores with friends.

      Some days are more challenging than others — akin to the other favorites from NYT Games like The Mini and Strands. If you’re finding today’s puzzle tough, refer to our Connections tips and tricks guide for effective strategies, or look at the hints for today’s puzzle below. If you still can’t solve it, we will provide the answers at the conclusion of the guide.

      How to play Connections

      Connections is a daily game where the goal is to identify common themes among a collection of words. Players need to group four sets of four words without exceeding three mistakes. Play now. https://t.co/YITfSnqODb pic.twitter.com/CqObVOqeUs

      — The New York Times (@nytimes) November 3, 2024

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      You can enjoy Connections on the New York Times website or via the NYT Games app on iOS or Android.

      In Connections, a grid with 16 words is presented — your task is to sort these words into four groups of four by recognizing the connections that unify them. These groups might include ideas such as video game franchise titles, sequels of book series, shades of red, or names of fast-food chains, among others.

      Typically, some words may appear to fit several categories, but there is only one definitive correct solution. You can shuffle the grid of words and rearrange them to better identify possible connections.

      Each group is color-coded: yellow is the easiest to decipher, followed by green, blue, and purple.

      Select four words and click Submit. If you’re right, those four words will be eliminated from the grid, and the connecting theme will be revealed. A wrong guess counts as a mistake, and you have only four mistakes allowed before the game concludes.

      Hints for today’s Connections

      We can assist you in solving today’s Connection by providing the four themes. If you require additional help, we’ll also share one word from each group below.

      Today’s themes:

      CELLPHONE MODES

      EVADE

      WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR

      ___ STRING

      One-answer reveals:

      CELLPHONE MODES – AIRPLANE

      EVADE – DODGE

      WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR – TUNGSTEN

      ___ STRING – DRAW

      New York Times

      Today’s Connections answers

      Still struggling? That’s fine. This puzzle is intended to be challenging. If you just want the answers for today’s Connections, here they are:

      CELLPHONE MODES – AIRPLANE, DO NOT DISTURB, RING, VIBRATE

      EVADE – DODGE, ESCAPE, LOSE, SHAKE

      WHAT “W” MIGHT STAND FOR – TUNGSTEN, WATT, WEST, WIN

      ___ STRING – DRAW, HAM, HEART, SHOE

      Connections grids vary greatly and change daily. If you weren’t able to solve today’s puzzle, be sure to visit again tomorrow.

      NYT Connection FAQs

      What time does the Connections puzzle refresh?

      The puzzle updates daily at midnight local time.

      Who edits the NYT Connections game?

      Wyna Liu, who has been involved in editing puzzles at The New York Times since 2020, oversees Connections daily. Liu explained her process in June 2024, saying, “A few months ago, I received a new assignment: to create the game boards for Connections, a category matching game that had just been approved and needed an editor. Most of my experience has been with crosswords, so I was excited to try something new. I enjoyed learning how puzzle editing works once a game is greenlit and understanding how our team fits into a broader ecosystem.”

      On the one-year anniversary of Connections launching earlier this year, Liu shared a TikTok recounting her favorite puzzles so far:

      @thegamesteam ? happy one year anniversary to connections, our newest official NYT game ? #nytgames #nytconnections #nyt ♬ The Kite Live by Luisa Marion – luisa_marion_music