Issue #87 Wed 6 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 6, 2023
A steady climb today where the connections hold their ground. You will find that the grid requires a careful eye for distinct classification rather than complex lateral leaps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Small figures tucked under the roots of an old oak, waiting for the moon to rise.
Mythical beings
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters G, O, T.
CREATURES IN FOLKLORE
One is GNOME.
GNOME · GOBLIN · OGRE · TROLL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Pressing a singular specimen between the pages of a heavy hardcover book.
Botany components
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, L, P, S.
FLOWER PARTS
One is BUD.
BUD · LEAF · PETAL · STALK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A man in a trench coat glancing at his watch in a crowded subway station.
Covert roles
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters A, M, P, S.
ONE INVOLVED IN ESPIONAGE
One is AGENT.
AGENT · MOLE · PLANT · SPY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The red envelope you receive during a lunar new year celebration.
Calendar figures
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters D, H, R, T.
CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALS
One is DRAGON.
DRAGON · HORSE · RABBIT · TIGER
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
CREATURES IN FOLKLOREGNOME · GOBLIN · OGRE · TROLL
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Reveal the green group
FLOWER PARTSBUD · LEAF · PETAL · STALK
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Reveal the blue group
ONE INVOLVED IN ESPIONAGEAGENT · MOLE · PLANT · SPY
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Reveal the violet group
CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALSDRAGON · HORSE · RABBIT · TIGER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 6, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for September 6, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 6, 2023?
NYT Connections on September 6, 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 September 6, 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 #87?
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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