Issue #97 Sat 16 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 16, 2023
A steady grid today with four distinct corners. The difficulty lies in keeping the groups separate while the potential for misdirection bubbles under the surface.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A dark path through the woods where the trees lean in and the shadows stretch long.
Folklore archetypes
Direct classification
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters G, P, W.
FAIRY TALE FIGURES
One is GIANT.
GIANT · PRINCESS · WITCH · WOLF
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The quiet intensity of a clock ticking down during a tournament match.
Strategy gaming terminology
Direct classification
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, G, M, Q.
CHESS TERMS
One is BISHOP.
BISHOP · MATE · GAMBIT · QUEEN
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A yellow bus pulling up to the curb on a chilly autumn morning.
Pop culture icons
Direct classification
Members are 6–16 letters; first letters C, P, W.
“PEANUTS” CHARACTERS
One is CHARLIE.
CHARLIE · PEPPERMINT PATTY · PIGPEN · WOODSTOCK
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Stickers on a suitcase or a handwritten sign in a shop window.
Common phrases
Fill-in-the-blank sequence
Members are 3–12 letters; first letters L, N, R, Y.
I LOVE ___
One is LUCY.
LUCY · NEW YORK · ROCK 'N ROLL · YOU
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
FAIRY TALE FIGURESGIANT · PRINCESS · WITCH · WOLF
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Reveal the green group
CHESS TERMSBISHOP · MATE · GAMBIT · QUEEN
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Reveal the blue group
“PEANUTS” CHARACTERSCHARLIE · PEPPERMINT PATTY · PIGPEN · WOODSTOCK
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Reveal the violet group
I LOVE ___LUCY · NEW YORK · ROCK 'N ROLL · YOU
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 16, 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 16, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 16, 2023?
NYT Connections on September 16, 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 16, 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 #97?
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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