Issue #105 Sun 24 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 24, 2023
A steady morning of sorting, with enough distinct paths to keep the grid from feeling like a straight line. Expect a few lingering questions before the final pieces settle into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The drawer that jams because something is sticking up, or the Sunday project that requires a steady hand and a sharp edge.
Culinary implements
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters G, L, P, W.
KITCHEN UTENSILS
One is GRATER.
GRATER · LADLE · PEELER · WHISK
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The taxonomy chart on the classroom wall, or the section of the pet shop you walk past to get to the supplies.
Biological classification
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, F, M, R.
VERTEBRATES
One is BIRD.
BIRD · FISH · MAMMAL · REPTILE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
An oversized controller in a damp basement, or the pixelated jump that decides if you finish the level.
Gaming archetypes
Direct synonyms
Members are 7–8 letters; first letters D, M, P.
SUPER MARIO-RELATED
One is DINOSAUR.
DINOSAUR · MUSHROOM · PLUMBER · PRINCESS
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The theme song that starts playing while you are still looking for the remote, or the grainy black-and-white living room.
Television history
Direct synonyms
Members are 6–9 letters; first letters B, C, P, T.
SITCOM FAMILIES
One is BUNKER.
BUNKER · CLEAVER · PARTRIDGE · TANNER
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
KITCHEN UTENSILSGRATER · LADLE · PEELER · WHISK
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Reveal the green group
VERTEBRATESBIRD · FISH · MAMMAL · REPTILE
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Reveal the blue group
SUPER MARIO-RELATEDDINOSAUR · MUSHROOM · PLUMBER · PRINCESS
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Reveal the violet group
SITCOM FAMILIESBUNKER · CLEAVER · PARTRIDGE · TANNER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 24, 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 24, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 24, 2023?
NYT Connections on September 24, 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 24, 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 #105?
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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