Issue #16 Tue 27 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 27, 2023
Four distinct groups offer a straightforward path today, relying on literal identification rather than wordplay traps. Keep an eye on the violet column, where several candidates could easily migrate to other sets if you aren't careful.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A porcelain cup sitting on a saucer, the steam curling into the morning light while the barista calls your name.
Beverage menu items
Shared taxonomy
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters A, C, E, L.
COFFEE DRINKS
One is AMERICANO.
AMERICANO · CAPPUCCINO · ESPRESSO · LATTE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A bowl on the counter, shells scattered across the wood, the quiet crunch of a snack before dinner.
Culinary produce
Shared taxonomy
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters A, C, P, W.
TREE NUTS
One is ALMOND.
ALMOND · CASHEW · PECAN · WALNUT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Crayons worn down to the nub, a walk through a thicket, or the distinct hue of a vintage car.
Descriptive color adjectives
Shared taxonomy
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters E, F, K, O.
SHADES OF GREEN
One is EMERALD.
EMERALD · FOREST · KELLY · OLIVE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Names scrawled on a mailbox, a cartoon character, or a figure from a commercial.
Compound titular phrases
Shared prefix
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, C, F, P.
MR. ___
One is BEAN.
BEAN · CLEAN · FOX · PEANUT
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
COFFEE DRINKSAMERICANO · CAPPUCCINO · ESPRESSO · LATTE
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Reveal the green group
TREE NUTSALMOND · CASHEW · PECAN · WALNUT
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Reveal the blue group
SHADES OF GREENEMERALD · FOREST · KELLY · OLIVE
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Reveal the violet group
MR. ___BEAN · CLEAN · FOX · PEANUT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 27, 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 27, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 27, 2023?
NYT Connections on June 27, 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 27, 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 #16?
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