New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #636 March 8, 2025

Connections is back with another daily puzzle, challenging you to sort sixteen words into four mystery categories. To win, you’ll need to figure out how the words are connected and group them correctly, all while making no more than three mistakes.

This puzzle game might feel impossible, but don’t worry; help is here. In this article, you’ll find everything from general hints and category clues to spoilers and even the full answer if you need it. Whether you’re just stuck on one group or need a full spoiler, this guide has you covered to help you solve today’s puzzle with confidence.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #636 for March 8, 2025

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Spin, Shadow, Excellent, Juke, Totally, Fake, Cotton, Soap, Mock, Bogus, Chatter, Imitation, Delicate, Dude, Artificial, and Bulky.

What is the Definition of Juke?

Juke mean “to make a move intended to deceive (an opponent),” according to Dictionary.com.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you want a hint or a spoiler for this free browser puzzle game, you can find several in the sections below. Press the “Read More” button underneath each section to uncover the clues hiding inside.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this puzzle game:

1. None of these categories are about faking someone out.

2. None of these groups are about something that is fake or counterfeit.

3. Shadow and Soap go in the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: “Oh, no, this isn’t real; it’s ___.”

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Faux.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Faux.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Artificial, Fake, Imitation, Mock.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer in this friendly puzzle game: Other things you could put in this category: Hot, Air Dry, Fluff, Cold, Timed Dry.

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Washing Machine Cycles/Settings.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Washing Machine Cycles/Settings.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bulky, Cotton, Delicate, Spin.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: “That’s gnarly, bro.”

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Words Said Frequently in the Bill and Ted Movies.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Words Said Frequently in the Bill and Ted Movies.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Bogus, Dude, Excellent, Totally.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: All four of these words can be followed up by the same three-letter word.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is ___ Box.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is ___ Box.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Chatter, Juke, Shadow, Soap.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #636 for March 8, 2025

Searching for the full answer to this mobile puzzle game? In the section below, you will find all four categories and the words that need to go in each one to get to the right answer.

• Yellow – Faux: Artificial, Fake, Imitation, Mock
• Green – Washing Machine Cycles/Settings: Bulky, Cotton, Delicate, Spin
• Blue – Words Said Frequently in the Bill and Ted Movies: Bogus, Dude, Excellent, Totally
• Purple – ___ Box: Chatter, Juke, Shadow, Soap

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