Issue #23 Tue 4 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 4, 2023
Four distinct sets sit on the board today, relying on clear-cut definitions rather than tricky wordplay. Watch the violet column, as its items share a common physical trait that might mislead those looking for a different sort of connection.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A poster peeling off a bedroom wall, the sound of a garage rehearsal, or the specific haircut you regret in high school.
Popular culture history
Direct classification
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, M.
'60S BAND MEMBERS
One is BEACH BOY.
BEACH BOY · BEATLE · BYRD · MONKEE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A crowded floor at a wedding, the awkward counting of steps, or a song that forces everyone to move in unison.
Physical movement
Direct classification
Members are 5–13 letters; first letters D, M, T.
DANCE FADS
One is DOUGIE.
DOUGIE · MACARENA · MASHED POTATO · TWIST
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A dentist's waiting room, a stack on the coffee table, or the glossy cover you browse while waiting for your name to be called.
Print media
Direct classification
Members are 5–13 letters; first letters F, R, V, W.
MAGAZINES
One is FORTUNE.
FORTUNE · ROLLING STONE · VOGUE · WIRED
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A hardware store aisle, a butcher's display case, or the URL bar at the top of your browser.
Common terminology
Polysemous association
Members are 5–11 letters; first letters C, G, S, W.
THINGS WITH LINKS
One is CHAIN.
CHAIN · GOLF COURSE · SAUSAGE · WEBSITE
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
'60S BAND MEMBERSBEACH BOY · BEATLE · BYRD · MONKEE
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Reveal the green group
DANCE FADSDOUGIE · MACARENA · MASHED POTATO · TWIST
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Reveal the blue group
MAGAZINESFORTUNE · ROLLING STONE · VOGUE · WIRED
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Reveal the violet group
THINGS WITH LINKSCHAIN · GOLF COURSE · SAUSAGE · WEBSITE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 4, 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 4, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 4, 2023?
NYT Connections on July 4, 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 4, 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 #23?
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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