Issue #351 Mon 27 May
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — May 27, 2024
A steady morning of sorting. Today provides a clean run of four distinct groups, though the layout demands a bit of patience to untangle the overlap.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A ballot box left on a folding table, or the quiet tension before a committee finally reaches a consensus.
Civic participation
Synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, S, V.
AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKING
One is CHOICE.
CHOICE · SAY · VOICE · VOTE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A dog park at dusk, where one whistle shifts the posture of every animal in the yard.
Domestic pet training
Direct imperatives
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters D, H, S.
DOG COMMANDS
One is DOWN.
DOWN · HEEL · SHAKE · SPEAK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The ink on a staff paper, or the subtle shift in pitch that changes the whole mood of a melody.
Music theory
Technical classifications
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters F, N, Q, W.
KINDS OF NOTES
One is FLAT.
FLAT · NATURAL · QUARTER · WHOLE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A cluttered utility closet shelf, where the tools for fabric, fitness, and car maintenance sit side by side.
Common compound nouns
Shared suffix
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters P, S, T, W.
___ IRON
One is PUMP.
PUMP · STEAM · TIRE · WAFFLE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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AGENCY IN DECISIONMAKINGCHOICE · SAY · VOICE · VOTE
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DOG COMMANDSDOWN · HEEL · SHAKE · SPEAK
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KINDS OF NOTESFLAT · NATURAL · QUARTER · WHOLE
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___ IRONPUMP · STEAM · TIRE · WAFFLE
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on May 27, 2024?
NYT Connections on May 27, 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 27, 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 #351?
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