Issue #29 Mon 10 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 10, 2023
Four distinct sets sit on the board today, relying on literal identification rather than wordplay. The violet column holds a trap for those rushing to categorize simple nouns.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A screen door left ajar in the afternoon, the persistent tapping against the glass, the frantic search for a rolled-up magazine.
Natural history
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters F, G, M, W.
WINGED INSECTS
One is FLY.
FLY · GNAT · MOTH · WASP
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The scratchpad on the kitchen counter, long columns of digits, a pencil worn down to the nub.
Foundational mathematics
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters A, D, M, S.
ARITHMETIC OPERATIONS
One is ADD.
ADD · DIVIDE · MULTIPLY · SUBTRACT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The blue glow of the tank, the quiet hum of the filter, the slow movement of fins through gravel.
Marine biology
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters S, T.
FISH
One is TANG.
TANG · TETRA · SKATE · SOLE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The cardboard box on the porch, a saucer of milk, the shadow darting under the fence.
Compound phrases
Shared suffix construction
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters A, C, L.
___ CAT
One is ALLEY.
ALLEY · COOL · COPY · LAP
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
WINGED INSECTSFLY · GNAT · MOTH · WASP
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Reveal the green group
ARITHMETIC OPERATIONSADD · DIVIDE · MULTIPLY · SUBTRACT
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Reveal the blue group
FISHTANG · TETRA · SKATE · SOLE
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Reveal the violet group
___ CATALLEY · COOL · COPY · LAP
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 10, 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 10, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 10, 2023?
NYT Connections on July 10, 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 10, 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 #29?
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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