Issue #379 Mon 24 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 24, 2024
A tidy collection of four distinct paths. This grid offers a straightforward progression that rewards a steady hand.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A scraped knee on the pavement or a blister from a new pair of shoes.
Physical states
Synonyms
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters D, R, S, T.
SORE TO THE TOUCH
One is DELICATE.
DELICATE · RAW · SENSITIVE · TENDER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The waiter arrives with a heavy tray and you realize you have forgotten to order the middle portion of the meal.
Culinary sequence
Ordered components
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters D, M, S.
RESTAURANT COURSES
One is DESSERT.
DESSERT · MAIN · SIDE · STARTER
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Linguistic play
Homophones
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, D, M, N.
ANIMAL HOMOPHONES
One is BARE.
BARE · DEAR · MOUSSE · NEW
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Violet group hints
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Common phrases
Word associations
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, D, M, T.
RED ___
One is CARPET.
CARPET · DELICIOUS · MEAT · TAPE
Spoiler zone
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SORE TO THE TOUCHDELICATE · RAW · SENSITIVE · TENDER
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RESTAURANT COURSESDESSERT · MAIN · SIDE · STARTER
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ANIMAL HOMOPHONESBARE · DEAR · MOUSSE · NEW
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RED ___CARPET · DELICIOUS · MEAT · TAPE
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on June 24, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 24, 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 24, 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 #379?
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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