If you’ve never played Connections Unlimited, here’s the gist: you’re given 16 words, and your mission is to group them into four sets of four, each tied by a common theme. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. The NYT’s puzzle editor, Wyna Liu, has a knack for weaving in devilish red herrings and obscure links that leave you second-guessing your every move. Yellow groups are a breeze, green and blue test your trivia, and purple? That’s where the real mind-bending magic happens—think puns, pop culture, or wordplay so subtle it’s practically a whisper.
Want to ace Connections on March 12—or any day? Here’s my battle-tested advice:
My opinion? The game’s real genius is how it punishes overconfidence. You’ll swear Plant belongs with Juice (plants make juice, right?) until you realize it’s a verb/noun trick. Humility is your friend here.
In a world of AI chatbots and instant answers (looking at you, Grok), Connections feels refreshingly human. It’s not about raw data—it’s about intuition, lateral thinking, and that aha! moment when the pieces click. As we hurtle through 2025, with tech advancing faster than ever, this game reminds us that our messy, creative brains still have an edge. Plus, it’s a daily ritual that beats doomscrolling X for the latest hot take.
So, what do you think the Connections Unlimited answers for March 12, 2025, will be? Drop your predictions in the comments—I’d love to hear your wildest theories. And if you’re reading this post-puzzle, spill the real groups!