Issue #303 Tue 9 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 9, 2024
Today's grid offers a steady progression, dividing its sixteen items into four distinct buckets. Expect a few common misdirections that require a second look at your initial assumptions.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
You stretch your arms to see how far the wall goes, measuring the empty space.
Abstract measurement
Synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters E, R, S.
BREADTH
One is EXTENT.
EXTENT · RANGE · REACH · SCOPE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The vanity drawer is full of plastic bristles and heated metal plates.
Grooming supplies
Common objects
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, C, D, I.
HAIR TOOLS
One is BRUSH.
BRUSH · COMB · DRYER · IRON
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A stone carving above the castle gate tells you exactly who owns the property.
Historical imagery
Related noun phrases
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, C, S.
HERALDRY TERMS
One is ARMS.
ARMS · COAT · CREST · SHIELD
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
You tap the side of a metal canister to see if it is hollow or full.
Compound words
Word pairings
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters E, K, O, S.
WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
One is EAR.
EAR · KETTLE · OIL · STEEL
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
BREADTHEXTENT · RANGE · REACH · SCOPE
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Reveal the green group
HAIR TOOLSBRUSH · COMB · DRYER · IRON
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Reveal the blue group
HERALDRY TERMSARMS · COAT · CREST · SHIELD
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Reveal the violet group
WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”EAR · KETTLE · OIL · STEEL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on April 9, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for April 9, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on April 9, 2024?
NYT Connections on April 9, 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 April 9, 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 #303?
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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