This is the historical NYT Connections puzzle for Thursday, March 19, 2026: game #1012. Start with the hints below if you want to solve it yourself; the full groups and tile mapping follow after a spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #1012
Try these category nudges in order, and stop here if you want to avoid the answers.
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- Characters who appear in familiar tales.
- Objects or symbols associated with good fortune.
- Things whose color changes.
- Look at the ends of the phrases for music genres.
Spoiler warning: full answers below
The complete solution for March 19, 2026, is below.
All 16 tiles
BABY BLUES · EVIL EYE · MOOD RING · PET ROCK · TRAFFIC LIGHT · CHICKEN LITTLE · SCRAP METAL · HORSESHOE · GOLDILOCKS · RABBIT’S FOOT · CHAMELEON · SODA POP · SUNSET · GINGERBREAD MAN · FOUR-LEAF CLOVER · FROG PRINCE
Answer groups and tiles
Folk tale characters
- CHICKEN LITTLE
- FROG PRINCE
- GINGERBREAD MAN
- GOLDILOCKS
Good luck symbols
- EVIL EYE
- FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
- HORSESHOE
- RABBIT’S FOOT
Things that change color
- CHAMELEON
- MOOD RING
- SUNSET
- TRAFFIC LIGHT
Ending in music genres
- BABY BLUES
- PET ROCK
- SCRAP METAL
- SODA POP
The last group hinges on the final words: BLUES, ROCK, METAL, and POP are music genres.
Where to play or replay Connections
The New York Times says Connections is available on its Games website and in the Games and News apps. The daily puzzle releases at midnight in the player’s timezone. Its past-puzzle archive is available to All Access and Games subscribers; check the NYT Help Center for current access terms.
Quick Recap
Rank #2
Sources
- TechRadar’s March 18, 2026 guide lists game #1012, its tiles, hints, and groups.
- Parade’s March 19, 2026 guide independently confirms the groups and members.
- The NYT Help Center explains where to play, release timing, and archive access.
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