Issue #78 Mon 28 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 28, 2023
A steady day that rewards focus. The four groups are distinct in their logic, though a few potential overlaps may test your patience before the grid settles into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The quiet after a long-awaited piece of good news finally arrives.
Mental and emotional states
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters B, C, H, P.
STATES OF ELATION
One is BLISS.
BLISS · CLOUD NINE · HEAVEN · PARADISE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A street performer playing a shell game with a crowd watching closely.
Deceptive activities
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters C, F, H, R.
SCAM
One is CON.
CON · FAST ONE · HUSTLE · RACKET
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Two people meeting on a platform and acknowledging each other without a word.
Physical social interactions
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters H, S, W.
GREETING GESTURES
One is HIGH FIVE.
HIGH FIVE · HUG · SHAKE · WAVE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A piece of paper taped to the refrigerator door covered in scribbled tasks.
Compound phrases
Words that precede a common term
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, G, T, W.
___ LIST
One is BUCKET.
BUCKET · GUEST · TOP TEN · WISH
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
STATES OF ELATIONBLISS · CLOUD NINE · HEAVEN · PARADISE
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Reveal the green group
SCAMCON · FAST ONE · HUSTLE · RACKET
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Reveal the blue group
GREETING GESTURESHIGH FIVE · HUG · SHAKE · WAVE
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Reveal the violet group
___ LISTBUCKET · GUEST · TOP TEN · WISH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 28, 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 28, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 28, 2023?
NYT Connections on August 28, 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 28, 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 #78?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words