Issue #102 Thu 21 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 21, 2023
Today's grid asks for a steady hand. With four distinct groups and a few tempting red herrings, success requires looking past the surface to find the common threads.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A stack of napkins, a pen that runs dry mid-order, and the quiet relief of the final shift change.
Professional service roles
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, H, S.
RESTAURANT WORKERS
One is BARTENDER.
BARTENDER · CHEF · HOST · SERVER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The engine hum at a red light, the smell of exhaust, and that specific rattle over a pothole.
Common modes of transportation
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters B, C, M, T.
MOTOR VEHICLES
One is BUS.
BUS · CAR · MOTORCYCLE · TRUCK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Felt, foam, and a puppeteer's hand hidden just below the frame.
Fictional characters
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters A, B, G, S.
MUPPETS
One is ANIMAL.
ANIMAL · BEAKER · GONZO · SCOOTER
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A blister from a new shoe, the ache after a long walk, or the way a toddler curls their toes.
Anatomy-related slang
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, M, P.
HAND- AND FOOT-RELATED SLANG
One is DIGIT.
DIGIT · DOG · MITT · PIGGY
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
RESTAURANT WORKERSBARTENDER · CHEF · HOST · SERVER
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Reveal the green group
MOTOR VEHICLESBUS · CAR · MOTORCYCLE · TRUCK
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Reveal the blue group
MUPPETSANIMAL · BEAKER · GONZO · SCOOTER
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Reveal the violet group
HAND- AND FOOT-RELATED SLANGDIGIT · DOG · MITT · PIGGY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 21, 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 21, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 21, 2023?
NYT Connections on September 21, 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 21, 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 #102?
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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