New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #276 March…

Connections is a daily word game from puzzle giant, the New York Times Games. If you want to play today and win, but find yourself feeling a little stuck, a few hints could help pave the path to solving this PC puzzle game.

This article is filled with clues like general hints to the whole puzzle, a selection of hints to each of the categories, category spoilers, and even the entire answer if you need it.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #276 for March 13, 2024

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Once you are familiar with the rules of how to play Connections, you can get started on today's puzzle; it contains the words: PRINCESS, CANDY, BEAN, LICORICE, PUMPKIN, MELON, BAGUETTE, EMERALD, RADIANT, CUSTOME, NOODLE, FENNEL, TARRAGON, NUT, ANISE, and DECORATIONS.

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What is the Definition of Licorice?

Licorice is a Eurasian legume; black licorice is made from this plant. When you dry the roots of the plant, you can use it in food and medicine.

What is the Definition of Tarragon?

Tarragon is a seasoning plant, Artemisia dracunculus, that is used as a flavoring in food.

What is the Definition of Fennel?

Fennel is a plant in the parsley family used mostly as flavoring in sausages and other cooking. They have"feathery leaves and umbels of small, yellow flowers," according to Dictionary.com.

What is the Definition of Baguette?

Baguettes are "long, narrow loaves of French bread," according to Dictionary.com. But there are two other definitions that this word has:

A rectangular gemstone cut shape.
A convex molding in architecture usually makes a semicircle.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #276 for March 13, 2024

If you are looking for hints to help get you closer to the answer, you can check the expandable section below, with each section covering a different category.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 276

Here are some hints for today's Connections:

1. None of these categories are about a recipe for something.

2. There are no categories for terms of endearment for children.

3. Noodle and Bean are in the same category.

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer in this difficult puzzle game: Things to buy in October.

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Halloween Purchases.

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Halloween Purchases.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are Candy, Costumes, Decorations, and Pumpkins.

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: If you don't like one of these, you probably won't like any of the others either.

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Plants with Similar Flavors.

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Plants with Similar Flavors.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are Anise, Fennel, Licorice, and Tarragon.

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer for this browser-based game: Noggin, but themed around something edible.

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Food Slang for Head.

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Food Slang for Head.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are Bean, Melon, Noodle, and Nut.

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Shapes of diamonds, perhaps.

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Gemstone Cuts.

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Gemstone Cuts.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are Baguette, Emerald, Princess, and Radiant.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #276

To get through the New York Times Games Connections, you might need the full spoiler. You can find the four categories and all the words that belong in each.

Yellow - Halloween Purchases: Candy, Costumes, Decorations, Pumpkins
Green - Plants with Similar Flavors: Anise, Fennel, Licorice, Tarragon
Blue - Food Slang for Head: Bean, Melon, Noodle, Nut
Purple - Gemstone Cuts: Baguette, Emerald, Princess, Radiant