Issue #214 Thu 11 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 11, 2024
A grid requiring a steady hand to untangle the wordplay from the more direct associations. Expect two straightforward clusters balanced against a pair of linguistic puzzles that demand a second look.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The steam rising from a morning kettle or the frost creeping across a windowpane in mid-January.
Physical science
Synonyms for distinct physical conditions
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters G, L, P, S.
STATES OF MATTER
One is GAS.
GAS · LIQUID · PLASMA · SOLID
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The framed portrait in the hallway that everyone stops to look at for just a second longer than the rest.
Cultural superlatives
Synonyms for a standout individual
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters G, H, I, L.
ALL-TIMER
One is GREAT.
GREAT · HERO · ICON · LEGEND
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The way a single consonant shift changes the entire pronunciation of a sign on a storefront.
Linguistic orthography
Words sharing a common orthographic start
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters P.
“PH” WORDS THAT ALSO WORK WITH “F”
One is PHAT.
PHAT · PHEW · PHILLY · PHISH
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
You set the stage, rehearse the lines, and wait for the room to quiet down before you speak.
Common phrases
Words preceding a shared term
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters E, F, P, S.
___ PITCH
One is ELEVATOR.
ELEVATOR · FEVER · PERFECT · SALES
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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STATES OF MATTERGAS · LIQUID · PLASMA · SOLID
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Reveal the green group
ALL-TIMERGREAT · HERO · ICON · LEGEND
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“PH” WORDS THAT ALSO WORK WITH “F”PHAT · PHEW · PHILLY · PHISH
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___ PITCHELEVATOR · FEVER · PERFECT · SALES
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on January 11, 2024?
NYT Connections on January 11, 2024 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 January 11, 2024?
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 #214?
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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