NYT Connections Hints for March 17, 2025 (#684)
Game
 PICKUP 
 GARBAGE 
 ABANDON 
 FIBER 
 MAROON 
 FREEDOM 
 MC 
 STRAND 
 THREAD 
 MONSTER 
 SPONTANEITY 
 JACKSON 
 BEN FOLDS 
 STRING 
 UNRESTRAINT 
 DUMP 
 Hints by Category
FILAMENT
Back to CategoriesThin, thread-like structures
FIBER
 A thin, thread-like structure, often used in textiles or biology.
 STRAND
 A single thin length of something, such as hair, thread, or fiber.
 STRING
 A thin piece of cord or thread, often used for tying or binding.
 THREAD
 A thin strand of fiber, often used in sewing or weaving.
 UNINHIBITEDNESS
Back to CategoriesFreedom from restraint or inhibition
ABANDON
 Complete freedom from inhibition or restraint.
 FREEDOM
 The state of being free from control or restraint.
 SPONTANEITY
 The quality of being spontaneous, acting without premeditation.
 UNRESTRAINT
 Lack of restraint, often implying a lack of control or inhibition.
 KINDS OF TRUCKS
Back to CategoriesTypes of trucks
DUMP
 A truck designed to carry and dump loose materials, such as sand or gravel.
 GARBAGE
 A truck used for collecting and transporting waste or garbage.
 MONSTER
 A large, powerful truck often used in competitions or for heavy-duty tasks.
 PICKUP
 A light-duty truck with an open cargo area, often used for personal or small-scale transportation.
 BANDS MINUS THE NUMBER FIVE
Back to CategoriesBands or musical groups with names that exclude the number five
BEN FOLDS
 A musician and bandleader known for his piano-driven rock music.
 JACKSON
 Refers to the Jackson 5, a famous musical group, but here it excludes the number five.
 MAROON
 Refers to Maroon 5, a popular band, but here it excludes the number five.
 MC
 Refers to MC5, a rock band, but here it excludes the number five.