This is the archived Monday, March 10, 2025 puzzle, Connections #638—not a puzzle for today in 2026. Start with the spoiler-free hints below, then open the full grid and solution when you’re ready.
Spoiler-free hints for Connections #638
- Yellow: Four kinds of cat.
- Green: Four famous grins.
- Blue: Four famous attractions iconically different from their original forms.
- Purple: Four things associated with a laid-back movie character.
The March 10, 2025 Connections grid
The 16 tiles are:
MONA LISA, STATUE OF LIBERTY, BOWLING, SPHYNX, VENUS DE MILO, JOKER, RUSSIAN BLUE, RUG, WHITE RUSSIAN, LIBERTY BELL, COMEDY MASK, TURKISH ANGORA, RAGAMUFFIN, CHESHIRE CAT, BATHROBE, TOWER OF PISA.
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Connections #638 answers
Spoilers below.
Yellow: Cat breeds
- RAGAMUFFIN
- RUSSIAN BLUE
- SPHYNX
- TURKISH ANGORA
All four tiles name cat breeds.
Green: Famous smiles
- CHESHIRE CAT
- COMEDY MASK
- JOKER
- MONA LISA
Each points to a recognizable smile or grin, through a character, mask, or artwork.
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Blue: Attractions iconically different from their original forms
- LIBERTY BELL
- STATUE OF LIBERTY
- TOWER OF PISA
- VENUS DE MILO
This is the published category label for the four tiles.
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Purple: Associated with “The Dude” Lebowski
- BATHROBE
- BOWLING
- RUG
- WHITE RUSSIAN
These are recognizable details associated with The Dude and The Big Lebowski. The film’s official page mentions his stolen rug and bowling buddies: Universal Pictures At Home.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Why a few tiles can mislead
- WHITE RUSSIAN may look like it belongs with RUSSIAN BLUE, but it is the drink clue in the Lebowski group.
- MONA LISA may suggest a group of famous attractions, but here it belongs with the other famous smiles.
The category labels and answer groupings are also listed by The Economic Times and TechRadar.
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