NYT Connections Hints for March 16, 2026 (#1095)
Game
OKAY
SLOTH
ANY
TWO
WRATH
TRAFFIC
PRIDE
ENVY
CARTWRIGHT
MOLASSES
WRESTLE
PACK
POD
EMMY
GAGGLE
GLACIER
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ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
Back to CategoriesCollective nouns for groups of animals
GAGGLE
A group of geese, especially when on the ground or in water.
PACK
A group of wild animals that hunt together, such as wolves or dogs.
POD
A group of marine mammals, particularly whales or dolphins.
PRIDE
A group of lions, typically consisting of related females, their cubs, and a few adult males.
THINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING SLOW
Back to CategoriesObjects, animals, or phenomena known for their slowness
GLACIER
A large, slow-moving mass of ice formed from compacted snow.
MOLASSES
A thick, viscous syrup that flows very slowly, often used in the phrase 'slow as molasses'.
SLOTH
A slow-moving mammal found in Central and South American rainforests.
TRAFFIC
Vehicles moving slowly or at a standstill on roads, especially during rush hour.
SILENT "W"
Back to CategoriesWords where the letter 'W' is not pronounced
CARTWRIGHT
A person who makes or repairs carts; the 'W' is silent in pronunciation.
TWO
The number 2; the 'W' is silent.
WRATH
Extreme anger; the 'W' is silent.
WRESTLE
To engage in a physical struggle or fight; the 'W' is silent.
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE STATE ABBREVIATIONS
Back to CategoriesWords that are homophones or sound similar to U.S. state postal abbreviations
ANY
Sounds like 'NE', the abbreviation for Nebraska.
EMMY
Sounds like 'ME', the abbreviation for Maine.
ENVY
Sounds like 'NV', the abbreviation for Nevada.
OKAY
Sounds like 'OK', the abbreviation for Oklahoma.