Issue #20 Sat 1 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 1, 2023
Four distinct sets await here, each relying on proper nouns and common terms that share a single, specific origin. Watch the violet column, as three of its candidates could easily be mistaken for members of the blue group.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A dusting of flour on a wooden table, the smell of proofing dough in the early morning, and the specific weight of a heavy sack.
Agricultural products
Shared semantic classification
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, O, R, S.
GRAINS
One is BARLEY.
BARLEY · OAT · RYE · SPELT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The velvet cushion in a glass case, the weight of a heavy cloak on your shoulders, and the formal address required by protocol.
Social hierarchy
Synonymous nomenclature
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, E, K, P.
ROYAL AND NOBLE TITLES
One is BARON.
BARON · EARL · KING · PRINCE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A campus bookstore filled with branded sweatshirts, the sound of a bell tower at the hour, and the sight of students rushing toward a library.
Higher education institutions
Proper noun identification
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, D, H, R.
UNIVERSITIES
One is BROWN.
BROWN · DUKE · HOWARD · RICE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The golden statuette sitting on a mantelpiece, the hum of a crowded theater, and the credits rolling while the audience stays seated.
Film industry honors
Shared professional recognition
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, F, L, S.
BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR WINNERS
One is BONG.
BONG · FORD · LEE · STONE
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
GRAINSBARLEY · OAT · RYE · SPELT
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Reveal the green group
ROYAL AND NOBLE TITLESBARON · EARL · KING · PRINCE
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Reveal the blue group
UNIVERSITIESBROWN · DUKE · HOWARD · RICE
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Reveal the violet group
BEST DIRECTOR OSCAR WINNERSBONG · FORD · LEE · STONE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 1, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for July 1, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 1, 2023?
NYT Connections on July 1, 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 July 1, 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 #20?
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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