Need a nudge for the Monday, March 16, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle? Start with the spoiler-light category clues below, then open the answer section when you are ready to check the four groups for puzzle #1009.
Hints for Connections #1009
Try to sort the 16 words before revealing the categories. These clues point toward each group without listing its answers.
- One group names collections of animals.
- One group is associated with moving or working slowly.
- Look for four words with a silent W.
- One group sounds like the spoken names of U.S. state abbreviations.
The 16 words
OKAY, SLOTH, ANY, TWO, WRATH, TRAFFIC, PRIDE, ENVY, CARTWRIGHT, MOLASSES, WRESTLE, PACK, POD, EMMY, GAGGLE, GLACIER
Answers for March 16, 2026
Spoilers below: The four category names and their answers are revealed here.
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| Category | Answers |
|---|---|
| Animal group names | GAGGLE, PACK, POD, PRIDE |
| Things associated with being slow | GLACIER, MOLASSES, SLOTH, TRAFFIC |
| Silent “W” | CARTWRIGHT, TWO, WRATH, WRESTLE |
| Words that sound like state abbreviations | ANY, EMMY, ENVY, OKAY |
Puzzle date and reset timing
This is Connections puzzle #1009, dated Monday, March 16, 2026. TechRadar says a new puzzle appears at midnight in each time zone, so the puzzle available to you can depend on your local time. TechRadar’s dated guide identifies the word list, groups and reset timing.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Cross-checked answer set
TechRadar, Parade and Wordcheats agree on the 16 words and the four groups shown above. Parade’s March 16 guide and Wordcheats’ March 16 answers provide independent confirmation. AllThings.How also labels a page March 16 and #1009, but its listed words and categories conflict with those three agreeing guides; its answer set is not included here.
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