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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteThe March 28, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle is game #1021. Its categories are “STEP ONTO, AS A VEHICLE,” “QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS,” “TEXTBOOK IMAGES” and “___ PLANT.” Try the hints below before opening the spoiler section for the four complete groups.
Hints for Connections #1021
These spoiler-safe clues describe the category ideas without giving away the words:
- Yellow: Think of different ways to get onto a vehicle.
- Green: These are concepts used in mechanics and physics.
- Blue: Think of visuals or labeled images in educational books.
- Purple: Each word can come immediately before “plant.”
Answers for March 28, 2026
Spoilers below. The puzzle’s four groups are:
- Yellow — STEP ONTO, AS A VEHICLE: BOARD, MOUNT, ENTER, EMBARK
- Green — QUANTITIES IN MECHANICS: FORCE, MASS, MOMENTUM, ACCELERATION
- Blue — TEXTBOOK IMAGES: FIGURE, PLATE, PICTURE, ILLUSTRATION
- Purple — ___ PLANT: PITCHER, FACE, POWER, ROBERT
The purple words complete “pitcher plant,” “face plant,” “power plant” and “Robert Plant.”
How Connections works
Connections gives players 16 words to sort into four groups of four based on a shared connection. The New York Times Help Center describes four category difficulty levels and says players may make four mistakes before the game ends. After completing a puzzle, players can view their results and stats. See the NYT Help Center’s Connections guide for its game and access details.
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Where to play the March 28 puzzle
The NYT Help Center lists play through NYTimes.com, The Athletic, the NYT Games app or site, and the NYT News App. It says the archive extends back to June 12, 2023 and requires an All Access or Games subscription. Platform availability and subscription terms can change, so check the Help Center for current details.
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