Issue #338 Tue 14 May
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 14, 2024
A steady day for the grid, balancing two straightforward semantic groupings against a pair of clusters that require a bit more lateral reach. It rewards a patient eye and a willingness to look past the obvious surface definitions.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The eraser shavings on the desk, the crumpled paper in the bin, and the second version that finally looks right.
Creative process
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, O, P, S.
EARLY ITERATION
One is DRAFT.
DRAFT · OUTLINE · PLAN · SKETCH
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A full table, the clatter of silverware, and the quiet satisfaction of a clean plate.
Culinary actions
Synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters D, F, S.
ENJOY A MEAL
One is DINE.
DINE · FEAST · FEED · SUP
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A classroom whiteboard with grammar notes, or a postcard from a trip abroad that you have to translate slowly.
Foreign language vocabulary
Grouped by language origin
Members are 2–4 letters; first letters E, M, S, Y.
SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVES
One is ELLA.
ELLA · ME · SUS · YO
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The label on a gym shirt, the back of a classic candy wrapper, or the low-light atmosphere of a dive bar.
Compound phrases
Words sharing a common prefix
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters F, J, P, S.
SLIM ___
One is FIT.
FIT · JIM · PICKINGS · SHADY
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
EARLY ITERATIONDRAFT · OUTLINE · PLAN · SKETCH
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Reveal the green group
ENJOY A MEALDINE · FEAST · FEED · SUP
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Reveal the blue group
SPANISH PRONOUNS/POSSESSIVESELLA · ME · SUS · YO
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Reveal the violet group
SLIM ___FIT · JIM · PICKINGS · SHADY
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on May 14, 2024?
NYT Connections on May 14, 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 May 14, 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 #338?
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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