Issue #276 Wed 13 Mar
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 13, 2024
A steady grid that rewards a measured pace. The connections are distinct, though several terms invite a second look before they settle into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The plastic tub on the front porch, the tangled string of orange lights, and the plastic mask hanging from a closet door knob.
Retail and seasonal planning
Synonyms for a shared intent
Members are 5–11 letters; first letters C, D, P.
HALLOWEEN PURCHASES
One is CANDY.
CANDY · COSTUME · DECORATIONS · PUMPKIN
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The sharp, clean scent that hits when you crush a stem between your fingers in the herb garden.
Botanical profiles
Shared chemical properties
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters A, F, L, T.
PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORS
One is ANISE.
ANISE · FENNEL · LICORICE · TARRAGON
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A teacher tapping a ruler against a desk, or a parent ruffling hair while walking through the front door.
Colloquial anatomy
Metaphorical synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, M, N.
FOOD SLANG FOR HEAD
One is BEAN.
BEAN · MELON · NOODLE · NUT
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The jeweler’s loupe pressed to an eye, inspecting the geometry of a stone under bright light.
Fine jewelry terminology
Classification by geometric shape
Members are 7–8 letters; first letters B, E, P, R.
GEMSTONE CUTS
One is BAGUETTE.
BAGUETTE · EMERALD · PRINCESS · RADIANT
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Complete Connections answer
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HALLOWEEN PURCHASESCANDY · COSTUME · DECORATIONS · PUMPKIN
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PLANTS WITH SIMILAR FLAVORSANISE · FENNEL · LICORICE · TARRAGON
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FOOD SLANG FOR HEADBEAN · MELON · NOODLE · NUT
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GEMSTONE CUTSBAGUETTE · EMERALD · PRINCESS · RADIANT
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How hard is NYT Connections on March 13, 2024?
NYT Connections on March 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 March 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 #276?
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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