Issue #77 Sun 27 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 27, 2023
Today's grid offers a measured progression, with clear-cut groups that eventually yield to a few subtle overlaps. Patience with the initial clusters pays off before the final connections come into focus.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The butcher shop counter, a pile of butcher paper, and the specific request for a certain cut.
Culinary terminology
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, D, T, W.
PIECES OF CHICKEN
One is BREAST.
BREAST · DRUMSTICK · TENDER · WING
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A quiet morning on the fairway, the sound of a metal head striking a ball, and the long walk to the green.
Sporting equipment and scoring
Vocabulary set
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, E, H, S.
GOLF TERMS
One is DRIVER.
DRIVER · EAGLE · HOLE · STROKE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The rhythmic tap of sticks, a heavy pedal underfoot, and the metallic ring that hangs in the air after a hit.
Musical equipment
Literal components
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, K, S, T.
DRUM SET COMPONENTS
One is CYMBAL.
CYMBAL · KICK · SNARE · TOM
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A neon sign flickering in the window, a slow walk between local bars, or the way a baby moves across a living room rug.
Compound word associations
Shared suffix relationship
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters I, P, S, T.
ASSOCIATED WITH “CRAWL”
One is INFANT.
INFANT · PUB · SWIMMING · TICKER
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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PIECES OF CHICKENBREAST · DRUMSTICK · TENDER · WING
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Reveal the green group
GOLF TERMSDRIVER · EAGLE · HOLE · STROKE
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DRUM SET COMPONENTSCYMBAL · KICK · SNARE · TOM
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ASSOCIATED WITH “CRAWL”INFANT · PUB · SWIMMING · TICKER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 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 August 27, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 27, 2023?
NYT Connections on August 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 August 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 #77?
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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