Issue #371 Sun 16 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 16, 2024
Today's grid requires a discerning eye to separate the direct synonyms from the more slippery compound-word traps. Expect a steady, methodical path toward the final solve.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A medical chart, a physical therapist's assessment, or the way a well-worn leather chair holds its original outline.
Abstract descriptors
Synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, F, S.
CURRENT SITUATION
One is CONDITION.
CONDITION · FORM · SHAPE · STATE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The long drive past the last paved road, where cell service drops and the neighbors are miles away.
Geographic locations
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, C, S, W.
REMOTE RURAL AREA
One is BUSH.
BUSH · COUNTRY · STICKS · WOODS
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The plastic bird in the yard, the spinning color in the breeze, and the ceramic figure by the front porch steps.
Outdoor decor
Common examples
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters F, G, P.
CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTS
One is FLAMINGO.
FLAMINGO · FOUNTAIN · GNOME · PINWHEEL
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Violet group hints
A bedtime story, a wild fisherman's exaggeration, or the cultural stories passed down through generations.
Word pairings
Compound word completion
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters F, T.
___ TALE
One is FAIRY.
FAIRY · FISH · FOLK · TALL
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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CURRENT SITUATIONCONDITION · FORM · SHAPE · STATE
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REMOTE RURAL AREABUSH · COUNTRY · STICKS · WOODS
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CLASSIC LAWN ORNAMENTSFLAMINGO · FOUNTAIN · GNOME · PINWHEEL
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___ TALEFAIRY · FISH · FOLK · TALL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 16, 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 16, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 16, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 16, 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 16, 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 #371?
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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