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NYT Connections Hints for March 19, 2026 (#1085)

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BABY BLUES
EVIL EYE
MOOD RING
PET ROCK
TRAFFIC LIGHT
CHICKEN LITTLE
SCRAP METAL
HORSESHOE
GOLDILOCKS
RABBIT'S FOOT
CHAMELEON
SODA POP
SUNSET
GINGERBREAD MAN
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
FROG PRINCE

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FOLK TALE CHARACTERS

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Characters from traditional folk tales and fairy tales

CHICKEN LITTLE
A character from a folk tale who believes the sky is falling after being hit by an acorn.
FROG PRINCE
A fairy tale character who is a prince transformed into a frog, waiting for a kiss to break the spell.
GINGERBREAD MAN
A folk tale character who escapes from various pursuers, famously saying 'Run, run, as fast as you can!'
GOLDILOCKS
A character from 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears' who enters the bears' house and tries their porridge, chairs, and beds.

GOOD LUCK SYMBOLS

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Objects and symbols traditionally believed to bring good fortune

EVIL EYE
A protective symbol believed to ward off bad luck and negative energy.
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER
A rare variation of the common three-leaf clover, considered a symbol of good luck.
HORSESHOE
Traditionally hung above doorways to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
RABBIT'S FOOT
A traditional good luck charm, often carried as a keychain or kept in pockets.

THINGS THAT CHANGE COLOR

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Objects and phenomena that naturally or artificially change color

CHAMELEON
A lizard known for its ability to change skin color for camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation.
MOOD RING
A novelty ring containing a thermochromic element that changes color based on body temperature.
SUNSET
The evening sky phenomenon where colors change from blue to various shades of orange, red, and purple.
TRAFFIC LIGHT
A signaling device that changes between red, yellow, and green to control traffic flow.

ENDING IN MUSIC GENRES

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Phrases ending with words that are also names of music genres

BABY BLUES
A phrase referring to postpartum depression, with 'blues' being a music genre characterized by melancholy.
PET ROCK
A 1970s fad product, with 'rock' referring to rock music genre.
SCRAP METAL
Discarded metal materials, with 'metal' referring to heavy metal music genre.
SODA POP
A term for carbonated soft drinks, with 'pop' referring to popular music genre.