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Need a nudge for NYT Connections game #1000? Start with the spoiler-light clues below, then reveal one example word per group if you need more help. The category names and full answers are farther down, past a clear spoiler break.
Today’s Connections hints for March 7, 2026
The March 7, 2026 puzzle is game #1000. These clues move from a broad hint to one starter word from each group.
- Yellow: It’s got George Washington on it.
- Green: A famous Shakespeare line, often misinterpreted.
- Blue: Goes before a fortified structure.
- Purple: Places to link up.
One word from each group
Need a little more direction? The starter words are BUCK, WHEREFORE, BOUNCY and AIRPORT.
Spoilers: category names and full answers
Stop here if you still want to solve the board yourself. The categories and all sixteen words follow.
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Yellow — $1
BUCK, DOLLAR, ONE, SINGLE
Green — “Wherefore art thou Romeo?”
WHEREFORE, ART, THOU, ROMEO
Blue — Words before “castle”
BOUNCY, NEW, SAND, WHITE
Purple — Where you might make a connection
AIRPORT, DATING APP, INTERNET CAFE, THIS GAME
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What to know about game #1000
The date and puzzle number are easy to mix up in an archive: March 7, 2026 is game #1000, while the March 7, 2025 puzzle was #635. The board uses sixteen words arranged in four groups of four. [PC Guide; TechRadar]
PC Guide reports the New York Times’ difficulty rating for this puzzle as 1.5 out of 5; that rating is reported secondhand, not independently confirmed against the NYT puzzle page. TechRadar says players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends. [PC Guide; TechRadar]
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