Issue #357 Sun 2 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 2, 2024
A tidy grid today that rewards patience over speed. Look for the common thread in the terminology, as several entries possess multiple meanings that might lead you astray.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Standing in the middle of a crowded sidewalk, waiting for the person in front to decide which way to turn.
Human behavior
Synonyms
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters F, L, P, S.
CONFORMISTS
One is FOLLOWERS.
FOLLOWERS · LEMMINGS · PUPPETS · SHEEP
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A thick envelope arriving via courier, filled with paperwork and a signature line at the bottom of the final page.
Corporate finance
Synonyms
Members are 6–7 letters; first letters E, O, S.
COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERS
One is EQUITY.
EQUITY · OPTIONS · SHARES · STOCKS
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Looking at a map and realizing your flight has a layover in a place you only know from highway exit signs.
Geography
Proper nouns
Members are 6–8 letters; first letters B, M, P.
U.S. CITIES
One is BILLINGS.
BILLINGS · BUFFALO · MOBILE · PHOENIX
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A sharp comment tossed across a dinner table, or the tool left leaning against the shed after a long afternoon in the garden.
Linguistic ambiguity
Multiple definitions
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters A, I, L, S.
WHAT "DIGS" MIGHT MEAN
One is APARTMENT.
APARTMENT · INSULTS · LIKES · SHOVELS
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
CONFORMISTSFOLLOWERS · LEMMINGS · PUPPETS · SHEEP
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Reveal the green group
COMPANY OWNERSHIP OFFERSEQUITY · OPTIONS · SHARES · STOCKS
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Reveal the blue group
U.S. CITIESBILLINGS · BUFFALO · MOBILE · PHOENIX
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Reveal the violet group
WHAT "DIGS" MIGHT MEANAPARTMENT · INSULTS · LIKES · SHOVELS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 2, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for June 2, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 2, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 2, 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 June 2, 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 #357?
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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