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Today's NYT Connections puzzle has a fun mix of categories. If you're like me, you recognized some fictional friends in the blue group. Read on for clues and today's Connections answers.
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Hints for today's Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: They share a sound.
Green group hint: Being watched closely.
Blue group hint: Kermit is one.
Purple group hint: Think Michael Scott in The Office.
Answers for today's Connections groups
Yellow group: Starting with the same sound, spelled differently.
Green group: Metaphors for public scrutiny.
Blue group: Muppets.
Purple group: They feature a boss.
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What are today's Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for March 9, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETThe yellow words in today's Connections
The theme is starting with the same sound, spelled differently. The four answers are warehouse, wearable, werewolf and wherefore.
The green words in today's Connections
The theme is metaphors for public scrutiny. The four answers are fishbowl, hot seat, microscope and spotlight.
The blue words in today's Connections
The theme is Muppets. The four answers are Animal, Beaker, Fozzie and Gonzo.
The purple words in today's Connections
The theme is they feature a boss. The four answers are company, E Street Band, mafia and video game.
