NYT Connections #1016 Answers - Monday, March 23, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1016? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Monday, March 23, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1016

NYT Connections #1016 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1016grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

JUNGLE GYM
STAND-UP
LIGHT BULB
BROCCOLI RABE
OLIVE OIL
WHEEL
OPEN MIC
MARY
BRAIN STEW
MOCKTAIL
PRINTING PRESS
HONEST
MORAL
SLICED BREAD
DECENT
VIRGO

NYT Connections #1016 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint

The yellow category is: PRINCIPLED

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: GAME-CHANGING INVENTIONS

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: "VIRGIN" THINGS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: ENDING IN NICKNAME HOMOPHONES

NYT Connections #1016 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

PRINCIPLED

DECENT, HONEST, MORAL, STAND-UP

Green group answerReveal

GAME-CHANGING INVENTIONS

LIGHT BULB, PRINTING PRESS, SLICED BREAD, WHEEL

Blue group answerReveal

"VIRGIN" THINGS

MARY, MOCKTAIL, OLIVE OIL, VIRGO

Purple group answerReveal

ENDING IN NICKNAME HOMOPHONES

BRAIN STEW, BROCCOLI RABE, JUNGLE GYM, OPEN MIC

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1016 answers?

NYT Connections #1016 was published on Monday, March 23, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1016?

NYT Connections puzzle #1016 was published on Monday, March 23, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1016?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1016 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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