Issue #7 Sun 18 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 18, 2023
Four distinct groupings offer a straightforward path today, though two sets of synonyms demand careful sorting to avoid red herrings. Watch the violet column—several candidates wander into the wrong category before the final pieces lock into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The gap between the hem of your trousers and the top of your boot.
Human anatomy
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters A, K, S, T.
LEG PARTS
One is ANKLE.
ANKLE · KNEE · SHIN · THIGH
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A field guide to the nursery, where everything is small and often spotted.
Biology and wildlife
Synonyms
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters C, J, K.
BABY ANIMALS
One is CALF.
CALF · CUB · JOEY · KID
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Where the door lock sticks and the ventilation fan is always running.
Colloquial terminology
Synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, H, J, T.
SLANG FOR TOILET
One is CAN.
CAN · HEAD · JOHN · THRONE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A trip to the aquarium where the exhibits defy their own name.
Compound words
Word completion
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, J, S.
___FISH THAT AREN’T FISH
One is CRAY.
CRAY · JELLY · SILVER · STAR
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
LEG PARTSANKLE · KNEE · SHIN · THIGH
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Reveal the green group
BABY ANIMALSCALF · CUB · JOEY · KID
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Reveal the blue group
SLANG FOR TOILETCAN · HEAD · JOHN · THRONE
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Reveal the violet group
___FISH THAT AREN’T FISHCRAY · JELLY · SILVER · STAR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 18, 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 18, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 18, 2023?
NYT Connections on June 18, 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 18, 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 #7?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words