In The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 31, 2025, the clue “Maker of connections” has the answer “PLANE.”
In the context of the crossword, “plane” refers to a tool used in woodworking to smooth or level surfaces, thereby creating connections between different pieces of wood.
Separately, the Connections game is a word puzzle developed by Wyna Liu, a crossword editor at The New York Times. Introduced in 2023, the game challenges players to group 16 words into four categories based on shared themes. Liu’s background in puzzle creation and her role at The New York Times have contributed to the game’s popularity.