Issue #169 Mon 27 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 27, 2023
Today's grid requires a steady hand to untangle. Expect a few overlapping concepts that demand a second look before you commit to a placement.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The radio is off, and you are filling the silence while walking to the bus stop.
Musical performance
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters H, S, W.
CARRY A TUNE
One is HUM.
HUM · SING · SCAT · WHISTLE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The ledger at the end of the month, or the final tally on a restaurant check.
Mathematical quantities
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters C, G, S, T.
WHOLE AMOUNT
One is COUNT.
COUNT · GROSS · SUM · TOTAL
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A muddler pressing down on leaves, the condensation on a chilled glass, and the sharp scent of citrus.
Bar service
Component parts of a set
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters L, M, R, S.
MOJITO INGREDIENTS
One is LIME.
LIME · MINT · RUM · SODA
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The residue left on your fingers after an afternoon of crafts or a broken package.
Adhesives and related items
Functional synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters G, S, T.
THINGS THAT ARE “STICKY”
One is GLUE.
GLUE · GUM · TAPE · STICK
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
CARRY A TUNEHUM · SING · SCAT · WHISTLE
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Reveal the green group
WHOLE AMOUNTCOUNT · GROSS · SUM · TOTAL
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Reveal the blue group
MOJITO INGREDIENTSLIME · MINT · RUM · SODA
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Reveal the violet group
THINGS THAT ARE “STICKY”GLUE · GUM · TAPE · STICK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on November 27, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for November 27, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on November 27, 2023?
NYT Connections on November 27, 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 November 27, 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 #169?
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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