Issue #370 Sat 15 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 15, 2024
A tidy collection of four distinct clusters that reward a bit of patience. The grid relies on straightforward associations, though a few potential overlaps require a second look.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The squeak of high-tops on polished hardwood and a scoreboard clock ticking down to the final buzzer.
Sports terminology
Synonyms for specific maneuvers
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, F, L, T.
BASKETBALL SHOTS
One is DUNK.
DUNK · FLOATER · LAYUP · THREE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A fish market stall where the ice is melting and the scales catch the overhead light.
Marine biology
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters P, S.
FISH
One is PERCH.
PERCH · PIKE · SKATE · SOLE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Turning your head upside down in the mirror to check for a bit more height at the roots.
Cosmetic attributes
Synonyms for physical properties
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, L, V.
QUALITIES OF THICK HAIR
One is BODY.
BODY · BOUNCE · LIFT · VOLUME
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A nursery rhyme or a faded yearbook photo that defines a person by a single trait.
Linguistic phrases
Compound words
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters F, O, P.
___ CHILD
One is FLOWER.
FLOWER · ONLY · POSTER · PROBLEM
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Complete Connections answer
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BASKETBALL SHOTSDUNK · FLOATER · LAYUP · THREE
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FISHPERCH · PIKE · SKATE · SOLE
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QUALITIES OF THICK HAIRBODY · BOUNCE · LIFT · VOLUME
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___ CHILDFLOWER · ONLY · POSTER · PROBLEM
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How hard is NYT Connections on June 15, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 15, 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 15, 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 #370?
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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