Issue #3 Wed 14 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 14, 2023
This grid presents four distinct quartets. Precision is required to navigate the overlap between common vocabulary and specific associations.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A reflection in the mirror, capturing the subtle geography of a person's expression.
Human anatomy
Direct identification of parts of a whole.
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters C, E, M, N.
FACIAL FEATURES
One is CHEEK.
CHEEK · EYE · MOUTH · NOSE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The hurried pace of a quick lunch break between appointments.
Action verbs
Collection of synonymous expressions for an everyday activity.
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, G, S, W.
SYNONYMS FOR EAT
One is CHOW.
CHOW · GOBBLE · SCARF · WOLF
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Hearing a familiar name called out across the quiet expanse of a park.
Domesticated animals
Truncated forms of common proper nouns.
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters L, P.
DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLY
One is LAB.
LAB · PEKE · PIT · POM
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The final bow after a performance, acknowledging the collective effort of the group.
Collaborative units
Words that define their roles within a specific arrangement.
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, K, S, T.
MEMBERS OF A TRIO
One is AMIGO.
AMIGO · KING · STOOGE · TENOR
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Complete Connections answer
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FACIAL FEATURESCHEEK · EYE · MOUTH · NOSE
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SYNONYMS FOR EATCHOW · GOBBLE · SCARF · WOLF
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DOG BREEDS, INFORMALLYLAB · PEKE · PIT · POM
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MEMBERS OF A TRIOAMIGO · KING · STOOGE · TENOR
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How hard is NYT Connections on June 14, 2023?
NYT Connections on June 14, 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 14, 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 #3?
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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