NYT Connections Hints for March 30, 2026 (#1110)
Game
ERSATZ
FRITZ
TINKER
TOY
YUTZ
FUTZ
DOLLAR
DUMMY
HERTZ
PLAYS
MOCK
MESS
FAUX
BUDGET
TRUFFLES
AVIS
Hints by Category
IMITATION
Back to CategoriesThings that are fake, artificial, or not genuine
DUMMY
A model or imitation used for practice or display purposes.
ERSATZ
An artificial or inferior substitute, often used to describe fake products.
FAUX
French for 'false,' used to describe artificial materials made to look like natural ones.
MOCK
To imitate or mimic, often in a derisive way; also used to describe practice versions.
PLAY AROUND (WITH)
Back to CategoriesTo fiddle, experiment, or engage casually with something
FUTZ
To waste time or tinker aimlessly (informal).
MESS
To handle or play with something in a careless or experimental way.
TINKER
To attempt to repair or adjust something in an experimental manner.
TOY
To consider or play with an idea casually; also to handle something idly.
CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
Back to CategoriesWell-known car rental companies in the US
AVIS
A major car rental company with the slogan 'We try harder.'
BUDGET
A popular car rental company known for affordable rates.
DOLLAR
A car rental company often associated with value pricing.
HERTZ
One of the largest and oldest car rental companies globally.
SNACK BRANDS PLUS STARTING LETTER
Back to CategoriesSnack brand names with an added starting letter to form new words
FRITZ
F + Ritz (Ritz crackers) - 'Fritz' is also a German name meaning 'peaceful ruler.'
PLAYS
P + Lays (Lays potato chips) - 'Plays' means engages in games or performances.
TRUFFLES
T + Ruffles (Ruffles potato chips) - 'Truffles' are expensive fungi or chocolate confections.
YUTZ
Y + Utz (Utz snack foods) - 'Yutz' is Yiddish slang for a foolish or inept person.