‘Connections’ answers and hints for today, March 15

Summary: A confident puzzle-solver cracks their knuckles while staring at the harmless-looking March 15 NYT Connections grid. The text reads: "Just a quick morning brain exercise to stimulate the neurons."

The solver's face drops in sheer panic, pupils dilated, as they realize "DOG," "HOG," and "FROG" aren't in a simple rhyming or animal category. The puzzle grid glows menacingly as the deceptive trap is sprung, causing immediate mental strain.

A chaotic conspiracy board appears, connecting "BOGART," "SPORK," and "PINION" with red string. The solver is sweating profusely, experiencing severe brain ache trying to remember what a "portmanteau" is.

A heavily massaged, royalty-free stock photo shows the solver wearing a literal bullhorn hat, looking completely exhausted but victorious after finally guessing the "bull__" category (dog, doze, frog, horn).

Connections: The only daily habit that spikes your blood pressure and makes you feel like a fool before your first cup of coffee.