Issue #115 Wed 4 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 4, 2023
A tidy, four-group grid that demands a measured pace. The associations here are straightforward once you look past the initial noise.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The pine needles on the floor, the burnt-out bulb in the string of lights, the frantic paper-tearing.
Seasonal iconography
Synonyms for a shared cultural milestone
Members are 7–9 letters; first letters M, R, S.
CHRISTMAS-RELATED
One is MISTLETOE.
MISTLETOE · REINDEER · SNOWMAN · STOCKING
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A gallery opening where the wine is lukewarm and everyone is standing too close to the canvas.
Verbs of demonstration
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, E, P, S.
MAKE PUBLIC
One is DISPLAY.
DISPLAY · EXHIBIT · PRESENT · SHOW
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The sticky residue left on your fingers after a quick breakfast on the way to the train.
Geometric food items
Physical shape association
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters B, C, D, L.
TORUS-SHAPED FOOD
One is BAGEL.
BAGEL · CHEERIO · DONUT · LIFESAVER
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The high-visibility vest in the construction zone or the shadow cast by a window blind at noon.
Visual patterns
Shared physical attribute
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters C, R, T.
THINGS WITH STRIPES
One is CANDY CANE.
CANDY CANE · CROSSWALK · REFEREE · 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
CHRISTMAS-RELATEDMISTLETOE · REINDEER · SNOWMAN · STOCKING
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Reveal the green group
MAKE PUBLICDISPLAY · EXHIBIT · PRESENT · SHOW
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Reveal the blue group
TORUS-SHAPED FOODBAGEL · CHEERIO · DONUT · LIFESAVER
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Reveal the violet group
THINGS WITH STRIPESCANDY CANE · CROSSWALK · REFEREE · TIGER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 4, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for October 4, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 4, 2023?
NYT Connections on October 4, 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 October 4, 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 #115?
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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