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Spoilers ahead. Need a nudge before seeing all four groups? The hints for NYT Connections #639 move from a break with expectations to things that ring, objects traditionally made from one material, and performers who share an instrument. The full answers are below.
Hints for Connections #639
Try these in order, stopping when you have enough to solve the puzzle:
- Something that departs from what is usual or expected.
- Things that produce a ringing sound.
- Items traditionally made of the same material.
- Talented performers who play the same instrument.
Full answers for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
The March 11 puzzle is game #639. Its four categories and words, as reported by Parade, are:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Variation from the norm | ALTERNATIVE, BREAK, CHANGE, DEPARTURE |
| Things that ring | ALARM, BELL, INTERCOM, PHONE |
| Things traditionally made of leather | FOOTBALL, MOCCASINS, SADDLE, WALLET |
| Singer-songwriter pianists | KEYS, KING, LEGEND, WONDER |
In the final group, the surnames point to Alicia Keys, Carole King, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder.
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How to replay the puzzle
The New York Times Help Center says the daily game releases at midnight in the player’s timezone. Eligible All Access or Games subscribers can use the puzzle archive, which reaches back to June 12, 2023. Playing an archived puzzle can affect some statistics, but it does not count toward a current or maximum streak. See the official Connections help page for the game and archive details.
Connections asks players to divide 16 words into four groups of four. The Times says each puzzle has one solution, but words may appear to fit more than one category—so a plausible-looking connection is not always the intended one.
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