The NYT Mini Crossword continues the tradition of offering players a short but stimulating challenge, perfect for a morning brain boost or a midday break.

Connections first launched on the New York Times in June 2023. The premise is deceptively simple: Players have to find the thematic connection of four groups of four words ... without making more than four mistakes. Below are the hints, categories and answers for today’s Connections game, puzzle #638, on March 10.