Connections is a short daily game that can be quite challenging. The March 18, 2024 combination of words is challenging, and many word-puzzle fans will be out looking for hints for this one. Not only do you need to know all of these words, but you will also need to know something about each of the categories, the rules of how to play Connections, and a little luck. If you are stuck on any part of the puzzle, this article is here to help you.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #281 for March 18, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: SUNFLOWER, SOLITAIRE, STAGE, SNAIL, CYCLE, CYCLONE, CYCLOPS, CYGNUS, UNICYCLE, ORION, ROUND, GALAXY, PEGASUS, PHASE, MONOLOGUE, and GEMINI.
What is the Definition of Cygnus?
Cygnus is a constellation of a swan, named after the French word for swan "cygne."
What is the Definition of Cyclone?
Cyclone is something similar to a tornado; it's a dangerous swirl of wind and pressure. In machinery, it is also "a device for removing small or powdered solids from air, water, or other gases or liquids by centrifugal force," according to Dictionary.com.
What is the Definition of Cyclops?
Cyclops are mythological creatures mostly known for having a single, large eye in the middle of their forehead instead of two eyes like humans. Cyclops is also a word used to describe a genus of copepod marine animals that have a single large eye, much like their namesakes. Cyclops is also a well-known character in X-Men.
What is the Definition of Monologue?
A monologue is always a speech, a talk, or a solo speaker's speech. It can be a dramatic aside by one character in a play, or it could be a stand-up comedian's set. Monologue can also be used to describe the speech of someone who is hogging a conversation.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #281 for March 18, 2024
To get a little closer to today's puzzle answer, you might be looking for some hints. This section is filled with tons of clues to help you out.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle 281
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Yellow Connections Category Answer for March 18, 2024
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for March 18, 2024
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Green Connections Category Answer for March 18, 2024
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for March 18, 2024
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Blue Connections Category Answer for March 18, 2024
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for March 18, 2024
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Purple Connections Category Answer for March 18, 2024
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for March 18, 2024
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #281
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Connections
Platform(s)
Web Browser , Mobile
Released
June 12, 2023
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
