New York Times Connections: Hints and Answers for #271…

Connections is back today with another challenging collection of sixteen words. Once you have a good grasp of the rules of how to play Connections, it might seem really simple. But you can get tripped up if you don't know one or more of the words or if you aren't familiar with the category. In order to win every day, you might need a little bit of help in getting through today's puzzle before you run out of tries.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #271 for March 8, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: DART, CAN, PUNCH, HEM, HAW, DRY, LOO, EDGE, CONDO, SPICE, FREEZE, PLEAT, BITE, HERO, SEAM, and CURE.

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What is the Definition of Haw?

Haw has two definitions, but these might not be relevant to the puzzle. Here they are: "A sound that represents a pause when speaking," and "to hem and haw; a sound or pause of hesitation," according to Merriam-Webster.

What is the Definition of Loo?

In card games, a loo is an amount paid into a pool. It can also be a verb, meaning to put money into a pool in such a card game.

What is the Definition of Pleat?

A pleat is a fold that is sew into a fabric, and it can also be used as a verb that means to make pleats in a fabric.

What is the Definition of Dart?

Dart has several meanings, so they are all listed below:

"A slender missile that is pointed at one end," according to Merriam-Webster.
Something shaped similarly to the definition above.
A game where darts are thrown at a board to score points.
To move very quickly.
"A tapered seam of fabric for adjusting the fit of a garment," as written by Merriam-Webster.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #271 for March 8, 2024

Need a hint or two but don't want the entire spoiler? Check the expandable sections below to get some clues for today's Connections.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 271

Here are some hints for this relaxing puzzle game:

1. The definitions of Haw and Loo won't help you figure out this category.

2. Freeze and Cure belong in the same group.

3. Dart and Hem are in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Other things that would fit into this category: Buttons, Hole, Patches.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Things to Sew.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Things to Sew.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Dart, Hem, Pleat, Seam.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this free game similar to Wordle: Other verbs that fit into this category: Salt, Ferment, Pasteurize.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Ways to Preserve Food.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Ways to Preserve Food.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Can, Cure, Dry, Freeze.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this free browser-based game: As in sharp cheddar cheese, as in spicy Thai food, as in very sour.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Sharp Quality.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Sharp Quality.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bite, Edge, Punch, Spice.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer in this PC puzzle game: Other things that fit into this category: Cran, Ow, He, Coo, Tea. Add different letters to the end to make a certain kind of noun.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Birds Minus Last Letter.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Birds Minus Last Letter.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Condo, Haw, Hero, Loo.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #271

Are you looking for the full spoiler for today's Connections puzzle? Check out the expandable section below to see the categories and all their words.

Yellow - Things to Sew: Dart, Hem, Pleat, Seam
Green - Ways to Preserve Food: Can, Cure, Dry, Freeze
Blue - Sharp Quality: Bite, Edge, Punch, Spice
Purple - Birds Minus Last Letter: Condo, Haw, Hero, Loo