NYT Connections #1020 Answers - Friday, March 27, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1020? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Friday, March 27, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1020

NYT Connections #1020 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1020grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

TURN SIGNAL
TRAFFIC CONE
BRASS TACKS
FOOD COURT
THE LORAX
LIP SERVICE
TICKET COUNTER
BOTTOM LINE
DUTY-FREE
NITTY-GRITTY
MONARCH BUTTERFLY
MONKEY BARS
WEDDING RECEPTION
GOLDFISH CRACKER
BAGGAGE CLAIM
BASIC FACTS

NYT Connections #1020 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: WHAT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: FEATURES OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: ENDING IN WORDS FOR CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY

NYT Connections #1020 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

WHAT IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO

BASIC FACTS, BOTTOM LINE, BRASS TACKS, NITTY-GRITTY

Green group answerReveal

FEATURES OF AN AIRPORT TERMINAL

BAGGAGE CLAIM, DUTY-FREE, FOOD COURT, TICKET COUNTER

Blue group answerReveal

THINGS THAT ARE ORANGE

GOLDFISH CRACKER, MONARCH BUTTERFLY, THE LORAX, TRAFFIC CONE

Purple group answerReveal

ENDING IN WORDS FOR CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY

LIP SERVICE, MONKEY BARS, TURN SIGNAL, WEDDING RECEPTION

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1020 answers?

NYT Connections #1020 was published on Friday, March 27, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1020?

NYT Connections puzzle #1020 was published on Friday, March 27, 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 #1020?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1020 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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