NYT Connections puzzle #636, dated Saturday, March 8, 2025, asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. Start with the spoiler-light clues below, then reveal the category names and complete answers only if you need them.
Hints for Connections #636
Try these broad clues first, one for each group:
- Something that is not real.
- Think about laundry.
- Words associated with a movie series starring Alex and Keanu.
- Add a word that rhymes with “knocks.”
These clues are adapted from TechRadar’s guide to the March 8 puzzle. Read its dated hints and answers.
Category names
Ready for a stronger nudge? The four categories are:
- FAUX
- WASHING MACHINE CYCLES/SETTINGS
- WORDS SAID FREQUENTLY IN THE “BILL AND TED” MOVIES
- ___BOX
Parade’s clue set likewise points to things that are not genuine, laundry, a movie series, and words that come before a common three-letter noun. See Parade’s March 8 guide.
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Full answers for March 8, 2025
Spoilers below: the full word groups are listed here.
- FAUX: ARTIFICIAL, FAKE, IMITATION, MOCK.
- WASHING MACHINE CYCLES/SETTINGS: BULKY, COTTON, DELICATE, SPIN.
- WORDS SAID FREQUENTLY IN THE “BILL AND TED” MOVIES: BOGUS, DUDE, EXCELLENT, TOTALLY.
- ___BOX: CHATTER, JUKE, SHADOW, SOAP.
The final group makes the compounds CHATTERBOX, JUKEBOX, SHADOWBOX, and SOAPBOX. TechRadar and Parade list the same four groups; The Economic Times also identifies the March 8 puzzle as #636.
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