Issue #216 Sat 13 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 13, 2024
A tidy grid with a few overlaps that require a second look. This set rewards readers who resist the first interpretation of a familiar term.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The velvet rope at the club entrance or the turnstile at the subway station.
Administrative documentation
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, I, P, T.
CREDENTIALS FOR ENTRY
One is BADGE.
BADGE · INVITE · PASS · TICKET
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A gavel striking the bench or the steady hand at a boardroom table.
Management and authority
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, D, L, R.
PRESIDE OVER
One is CHAIR.
CHAIR · DIRECT · LEAD · RUN
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The muddy grass of a stadium field under the stadium lights.
Athletic roster positions
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, E, S, T.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS
One is CENTER.
CENTER · END · SAFETY · TACKLE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A stack of paperwork pushed to the corner of a desk for next week.
Time management
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters H, P, S, T.
POSTPONE
One is HOLD.
HOLD · PUNT · STALL · TABLE
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Complete Connections answer
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CREDENTIALS FOR ENTRYBADGE · INVITE · PASS · TICKET
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PRESIDE OVERCHAIR · DIRECT · LEAD · RUN
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONSCENTER · END · SAFETY · TACKLE
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POSTPONEHOLD · PUNT · STALL · TABLE
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How hard is NYT Connections on January 13, 2024?
NYT Connections on January 13, 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 13, 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 #216?
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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