Wordle, Connections & NYT Strands hints and answers for March 6
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Stuck on today's NYT Games? If today's Wordle has you stumped, the Connections puzzle isn't coming together or NYT Strands feels impossible to untangle, you're in the right place.
Every day, these brain-teasing puzzles from the New York Times bring a mix of fun and frustration. Some days, the answer clicks instantly — other times, you need a little nudge to get there. If you're looking for a Wordle hint, a clue for today's Connections groups or a push in the right direction for the NYT Strands game, we've got you covered.
We'll start with gentle hints so you can still solve them on your own. But if you've run out of guesses and need to see the answers, you can also jump to the bottom of this page.
Don't let today's puzzles ruin your streak — keep scrolling for all our hints and answers for NYT's Wordle, Connections and Strands games for Thursday, March 6.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,356, here's a Wordle hint: Coffee can help you stay this way — so can a fire alarm.
Still stuck? Here are a few other helpful clues:
- There are no repeated letters in the Wordle today.
- The Wordle word of the day starts with the letter A.
- Today's Wordle answer contains two of the five main vowels (A, E, I, O, U).
If you're ready to give up, click here to jump to today's Wordle answer.
Connections hints
Looking for a nudge toward the categories for Connections #634 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: What energy, patience and hairlines sometimes do.
- Level 2 🟩: Keep your backyard looking mint!
- Level 3 🟦: Cinderella would do great on this one.
- Level 4 🟪: This category's got grit — literally.
Once you're ready to call it quits, you can click here to jump to today's Connections answers.
Strands hints
The official theme for NYT Strands #368 is "Love is in the apps."
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: Left or right? Your call.
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is horizontal, starting from the left.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- FADE
- LIFE
- MEAT
- PERIL
- PROM
- TALK
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still thinking it through? Now's the time to turn back!
But if you're ready to see the answers for Wordle, NYT Connections and Strands, keep going — everything you need is below.
Last chance to avoid spoilers!
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,356 is ALERT.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines alert as "watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Wane — DWINDLE, FADE, PETER, TAPER
- Level 2 🟩: Do some tasks in the garden — PLANT, PRUNE, WATER, WEED
- Level 3 🟦: Shoes — FLAT, MARY JANE, MULE, SLIDE
- Level 4 🟪: Sand___ — CASTLE, PAPER, PIPER, STONE
Strands answers
The spangram for NYT Strands #368 is ONLINE DATING.
Today's other seven theme words are:
- CHAT
- GHOST
- LIKE
- MATCH
- MEETUP
- PROFILE
- SWIPE
When do NYT Games reset?
New puzzles for Wordle, Connections and Strands drop every night at midnight in your local time zone.
If you're into other NYT Games like the Times' famous crossword or NYT Mini, you can actually play them even earlier (in North America, that is!). The next day's puzzle usually goes live by 10 p.m. ET, and if you're a Sunday crossword fan, you can get an even bigger head start since it's available as early as 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! Wordle, Connections and Strands are all free to play on the NYT Games app or the Times' website — no New York Times subscription is required.
You can also play the daily Mini Crossword, Sudoku, Tiles and Spelling Bee (up to the "Solid" rank) for free.
However, if you want unlimited Spelling Bee, full-size crosswords or access to past puzzles from the archive, you'll need an NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month or $30 per year.
Happy solving, puzzlers!
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