Issue #221 Thu 18 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 18, 2024
A tidy grid today that rewards methodical sorting. The categories are distinct, though several entries pull double duty in the early stages.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The person at the party who needs everyone to look, listen, and notice the new jacket.
Human behavior
Synonyms for expressive movement
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters G, P, S.
SHOW OFF
One is GRANDSTAND.
GRANDSTAND · PEACOCK · POSTURE · STRUT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The decision that overrides all others when the budget or the timeline is tight.
Hierarchy and rank
Synonyms for highest priority
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters M, P, S.
FOREMOST
One is MAIN.
MAIN · PARAMOUNT · PRIME · SUPREME
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A walk through the park on a clear day where the flags are snapping in the wind.
Vexillology
Specific items in a set
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, G, W, Y.
COLORS IN BRAZIL’S FLAG
One is BLUE.
BLUE · GREEN · WHITE · YELLOW
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The envelope tucked into a pocket, written before the train pulled out of the station.
Compound words
Common word endings
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, L, S.
___ LETTER
One is CHAIN.
CHAIN · COVER · LOVE · SCARLET
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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SHOW OFFGRANDSTAND · PEACOCK · POSTURE · STRUT
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Reveal the green group
FOREMOSTMAIN · PARAMOUNT · PRIME · SUPREME
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Reveal the blue group
COLORS IN BRAZIL’S FLAGBLUE · GREEN · WHITE · YELLOW
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Reveal the violet group
___ LETTERCHAIN · COVER · LOVE · SCARLET
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 18, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for January 18, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 18, 2024?
NYT Connections on January 18, 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 18, 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 #221?
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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- Difficulty
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- 4 groups · 16 words