Issue #286 Sat 23 Mar
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — March 23, 2024
A steady day for the grid, providing a clear path forward without unnecessary traps. The groupings remain straightforward, allowing the logic to unfold at a measured pace.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A gold medal around the neck, a standing ovation after the final act, or the quiet nod from a mentor.
Expressions of approval
Synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters C, G, P.
KUDOS
One is CREDIT.
CREDIT · GLORY · PRAISE · PROPS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The moment the math problem finally clicks or the missing keys turn up under the sofa cushions.
Cognitive states
Synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters D, F, L, R.
BECOME AWARE OF
One is DISCOVER.
DISCOVER · FIND · LEARN · REALIZE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A private investigator in a trench coat keeping a distance from the suspect, or a dog on a scent.
Active observation
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, S, T.
PURSUE
One is CHASE.
CHASE · TAIL · TRACK · SHADOW
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The line at the customs desk where you present your document and wait for the ink to hit the page.
International travel documentation
Shared components
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters N, P, S, V.
SEEN IN A PASSPORT
One is NAME.
NAME · PHOTO · STAMP · VISA
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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KUDOSCREDIT · GLORY · PRAISE · PROPS
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Reveal the green group
BECOME AWARE OFDISCOVER · FIND · LEARN · REALIZE
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PURSUECHASE · TAIL · TRACK · SHADOW
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Reveal the violet group
SEEN IN A PASSPORTNAME · PHOTO · STAMP · VISA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on March 23, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for March 23, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on March 23, 2024?
NYT Connections on March 23, 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 23, 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 #286?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words