Issue #306 Fri 12 Apr
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — April 12, 2024
A grid that demands a measured approach. Today features a quartet of groups with distinct internal logics that reward a careful eye for linguistic patterns.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A desk cleared of stray papers and pens at the end of the work day.
Descriptive adjectives
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, N, T.
ORDERLY
One is CLEAN.
CLEAN · NEAT · TIDY · TRIM
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A stack of boxes in the hallway that keeps growing until the floor is invisible.
Linguistic components
Shared morphological function
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters H, S, U.
AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXES
One is HYPER.
HYPER · SUPER · UBER · ULTRA
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Bread dough left in a bowl by the window for an hour.
Verbs of expansion
Metaphorical synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters B, M, S.
BECOME LARGER
One is BALLOON.
BALLOON · MUSHROOM · SNOWBALL · SWELL
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A rainy afternoon spent on the living room rug with a box of old games.
Recreational equipment
Thematic items
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, J, M, S.
ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMES
One is DOMINO.
DOMINO · JACK · MARBLE · STICK
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Complete Connections answer
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ORDERLYCLEAN · NEAT · TIDY · TRIM
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AUGMENTATIVE PREFIXESHYPER · SUPER · UBER · ULTRA
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BECOME LARGERBALLOON · MUSHROOM · SNOWBALL · SWELL
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ITEMS IN CLASSIC KIDS’ GAMESDOMINO · JACK · MARBLE · STICK
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on April 12, 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 12, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on April 12, 2024?
NYT Connections on April 12, 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 12, 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 #306?
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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