'Connections' Puzzle #649 Showcases Challenging Word Groupings

The New York Times' popular daily puzzle featured categories including Milieu, Luminary, and Bar ___ on March 21, 2025.

'Connections,' a daily word puzzle game by The New York Times, requires players to group 16 words into four thematic categories.
The March 21 puzzle (#649) included the categories Milieu, Luminary, Architectural Drawing Tools, and Bar ___.
The Milieu category grouped Circle, Scene, Sphere, and World, while Luminary included Great, Icon, Legend, and Lion.
Architectural Drawing Tools featured Compass, Ruler, Stencil, and T-Square, with Bar ___ grouping Chart, Exam, Mitzvah, and Soap.
Developed by Wyna Liu, 'Connections' has gained a dedicated following since its 2023 release, solidifying its place in The New York Times' puzzle portfolio.