Issue #233 Tue 30 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 30, 2024
Today’s grid requires a steady hand to untangle four distinct sets. The sorting process is straightforward, provided you don’t let the commonalities distract from the specific definitions at play.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A nail that won't go in, a door that sticks in the frame, or the rhythmic thumping of a neighbor's bass.
Physical actions
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, H, P, S.
HIT HARD
One is BANG.
BANG · HAMMER · POUND · SLAM
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The delivery person drops a roll on the porch, or you find the weekend edition waiting in a plastic sleeve at the end of the driveway.
Media organizations
Common nouns used as proper titles
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters C, H, R, S.
NEWSPAPER NAMES
One is CHRONICLE.
CHRONICLE · HERALD · REGISTER · SUN
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A slice of fruit left on the counter, the sliver of light under a closed door, or the curve of a morning pastry.
Geometric shapes
Visual descriptions
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, M, S.
CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGS
One is BANANA.
BANANA · CROISSANT · MOON · SICKLE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A question mark block mid-air, the sound of a chime, or the sudden transformation of a character.
Gaming items
Thematic classification
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters F, M, S.
POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLD
One is FEATHER.
FEATHER · FLOWER · MUSHROOM · STAR
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
HIT HARDBANG · HAMMER · POUND · SLAM
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Reveal the green group
NEWSPAPER NAMESCHRONICLE · HERALD · REGISTER · SUN
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Reveal the blue group
CRESCENT-SHAPED THINGSBANANA · CROISSANT · MOON · SICKLE
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Reveal the violet group
POWER-UPS IN SUPER MARIO WORLDFEATHER · FLOWER · MUSHROOM · STAR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 30, 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 30, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 30, 2024?
NYT Connections on January 30, 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 30, 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 #233?
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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