Issue #67 Thu 17 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 17, 2023
A tidy grid today, though several entries pull double duty across groups. Patience is required to untangle the overlaps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The cooling rack on the counter, a dusting of flour still on the apron, and the empty plate left on the table.
Culinary staples
Synonymous group
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters C, P, T.
DESSERTS
One is CAKE.
CAKE · COBBLER · PIE · TART
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The local history plaque on a brick building, listing the names of the families who built the town.
Etymology and naming
Shared origin source
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters F, M, S.
OCCUPATIONAL SURNAMES
One is FISHER.
FISHER · MASON · MILLER · SMITH
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A thumb on the scales, a report written with a biased pen, or a story told to hide the truth.
Deceptive actions
Synonymous group
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters D, F, T.
ALTER DECEPTIVELY
One is DISTORT.
DISTORT · DOCTOR · FUDGE · TWIST
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A geometric shape drawn in the margin of a notebook, waiting for the rest of the equation.
Word associations
Common prefix pairing
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, M, O, R.
SQUARE ___
One is DANCE.
DANCE · MEAL · ONE · ROOT
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
DESSERTSCAKE · COBBLER · PIE · TART
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Reveal the green group
OCCUPATIONAL SURNAMESFISHER · MASON · MILLER · SMITH
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Reveal the blue group
ALTER DECEPTIVELYDISTORT · DOCTOR · FUDGE · TWIST
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Reveal the violet group
SQUARE ___DANCE · MEAL · ONE · ROOT
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on August 17, 2023?
NYT Connections on August 17, 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 August 17, 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 #67?
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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