Issue #378 Sun 23 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 23, 2024
Today's grid requires a steady hand to untangle four distinct clusters. Success hinges on separating direct synonyms from the more idiomatic associations.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A librarian holding a finger to their lips or a parent trying to get a toddler to stop running.
Imperative verbs
Synonyms for a shared state of being
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters E, Q, R.
“SETTLE DOWN!”
One is EASY.
EASY · ENOUGH · RELAX · QUIET
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A thermometer under the tongue and a box of tissues left on the nightstand.
Health issues
Synonyms for mild physical discomfort
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, C.
MINOR AILMENTS
One is BUG.
BUG · CHILL · COLD · COUGH
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A massive shadow appearing beneath the surface of the water before a fountain of spray rises into the air.
Marine biology
Verbs describing specific animal behaviors
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, D, S.
WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO
One is BREACH.
BREACH · DIVE · SING · SPOUT
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A postcard showing the skyline or a souvenir keychain picked up at the airport terminal.
Geography and culture
Words preceding a common urban identifier
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters M, S, W.
___ CITY NICKNAMES
One is MAGIC.
MAGIC · MOTOR · SIN · WINDY
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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
“SETTLE DOWN!”EASY · ENOUGH · RELAX · QUIET
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Reveal the green group
MINOR AILMENTSBUG · CHILL · COLD · COUGH
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Reveal the blue group
WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DOBREACH · DIVE · SING · SPOUT
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Reveal the violet group
___ CITY NICKNAMESMAGIC · MOTOR · SIN · WINDY
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How hard is NYT Connections on June 23, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 23, 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 23, 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 #378?
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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