Issue #2 Tue 13 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 13, 2023
A dense grid today, featuring a mix of concrete classifications and linguistic puzzles. Tread carefully, as several entries possess multiple potential homes within the sixteen squares.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Selecting the right pair to match an outfit before heading out the door.
Apparel and accessories
Direct synonyms based on shared functional purpose
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, L, P, S.
FOOTWEAR
One is BOOT.
BOOT · LOAFER · PUMP · SNEAKER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Marking off a measured distance on a long road trip.
Systems of measurement
Standardized nomenclature for physical dimensions
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters F, L, M, Y.
UNITS OF LENGTH
One is FOOT.
FOOT · LEAGUE · MILE · YARD
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Scanning the colorful covers on a newsstand rack while waiting for a train.
Periodical publications
Proper nouns sharing a specific professional classification
Members are 2–7 letters; first letters E, P, T, U.
MAGAZINES
One is ESSENCE.
ESSENCE · PEOPLE · TIME · US
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Violet group hints
A brief pause to consider how a word sounds rather than what it signifies.
Linguistic play
Phonetic equivalence to individual characters
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters A, Q, S, W.
LETTER HOMOPHONES
One is ARE.
ARE · QUEUE · SEA · WHY
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
FOOTWEARBOOT · LOAFER · PUMP · SNEAKER
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Reveal the green group
UNITS OF LENGTHFOOT · LEAGUE · MILE · YARD
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Reveal the blue group
MAGAZINESESSENCE · PEOPLE · TIME · US
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Reveal the violet group
LETTER HOMOPHONESARE · QUEUE · SEA · WHY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 13, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for June 13, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 13, 2023?
NYT Connections on June 13, 2023 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on June 13, 2023?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #2?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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