Trying to crack today's Wordle, Connections or NYT Strands? If you're feeling stuck, don't sweat it — these NYT Games love to throw curveballs, but we've got the hints (and answers) to help you out.
Maybe you just need a Wordle hint to stay on track, or a nudge to spot the Connections categories. Or perhaps the NYT Strands answers are getting tangled around your brain. Whatever the case, you're in the right place.
We'll start you off with spoiler-free hints so you can keep the challenge alive. But if you're ready to call it quits, the full Wordle, Connections and Strands answers are just below.
Let's get into it — here are your NYT Games hints and solutions for Sunday, March 9.
Wordle hint
If you need help with puzzle #1,359, here's a Wordle hint: Gluttony's close cousin.
Still stuck? Here are a few other helpful clues:
- There is one repeated letter in the Wordle today.
- The Wordle word of the day starts with the letter G.
- Today's Wordle answer contains one 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 #637 without actual spoilers? Noodle on these Connections hints:
- Level 1 🟨: Talk to it, click it, swipe it, scan it.
- Level 2 🟩: Good luck blowing these down.
- Level 3 🟦: It never hurts to pay one forward.
- Level 4 🟪: Your parents definitely danced to these.
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 #371 is "Kitty corner."
And here's another (much less official) Strands hint for good measure: The internet would collapse without this kind of content.
It may also help to know that today's Strands spangram is vertical, starting from the top.
If you need more clues, here are a few unrelated words that can help you unlock hints in the game:
- BELT
- CATCH
- GLARE
- LINE
- PURE
- NEAR
Ready to throw in the towel? Click here to jump to today's Strands answers.
🚨 SPOILERS AHEAD 🚨
Still need help? If today's Wordle, Connections or Strands has you stumped, the answers are just below.
Spoiler alert — this is your last chance to turn back!
Just don't say we didn't warn ya.
Wordle answer
Drumroll please...
The answer for Wordle #1,359 is GREED.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines greed as "a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed."
Connections answers
- Level 1 🟨: Computer input devices — MICROPHONE, MOUSE, SCANNER, TABLET
- Level 2 🟩: Building materials — BRICK, CONCRETE, METAL, STONE
- Level 3 🟦: Helpful deed — FAVOR, KINDNESS, SERVICE, SOLID
- Level 4 🟪: #1 songs from 1982 — ABRACADABRA, CENTERFOLD, MICKEY, PHYSICAL
Strands answers
Strands answers for March 9.
The spangram for NYT Strands #371 is CAT BEHAVIOR.
Today's other seven theme words are:
- BLINK
- HISS
- POUNCE
- PURR
- SNUGGLE
- STRETCH
- SWAT
When do NYT Games reset?
A new Wordle, Connections and Strands puzzle goes live every day at midnight in your local time zone.
If you're a fan of New York Times crosswords, including the NYT Mini, those follow Eastern Time. That means in North America, you can usually start playing the night before — around 10 p.m. ET. The Sunday crossword is available even earlier, at 6 p.m. ET on Saturdays.
Are NYT Games free?
Yes! You don't need a subscription to play Wordle, Connections or Strands — they're all free on the NYT Games app or the Times' website.
A few other puzzles, like the Mini Crossword, Sudoku and Tiles, are also free. The Spelling Bee gives you a limited free version, but you'll get cut off at the "Solid" ranking.
If you want full access to the NYT Crossword, Spelling Bee and puzzle archives, you'll need an NYT Games subscription, which costs $3 per month.
Now, go solve those puzzles — and good luck!
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