Issue #382 Thu 27 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 27, 2024
A steady grid today with few distractions to pull the eye. The connections here lean into direct definitions, though a few potential traps require a careful look at the board before committing.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Following a trail of breadcrumbs in the woods or keeping your eyes on a moving target down the block.
Common verbs
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, H, Q, S.
PURSUIT
One is CHASE.
CHASE · HUNT · QUEST · SEARCH
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Closing an envelope with a fountain pen while deciding how much intimacy to convey to the recipient.
Correspondence closings
Standard phrases
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters A, K, L, Y.
ROMANTIC LETTER SIGN-OFFS
One is ALWAYS.
ALWAYS · KISSES · LOVE · YOURS
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A faction breaking away from the main table to hold a whispered meeting in the hallway.
Political divisions
Synonyms for subdivisions
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, P, S, W.
GROUP WITHIN A GROUP
One is CAMP.
CAMP · PARTY · SIDE · WING
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A prospector at the riverbank or a jeweler setting a thin layer of metal onto a frame.
Word associations
Compound phrases
Members are 4 letters each; first letters B, L, M, R.
GOLD ___
One is BOND.
BOND · LEAF · MINE · RUSH
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
PURSUITCHASE · HUNT · QUEST · SEARCH
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Reveal the green group
ROMANTIC LETTER SIGN-OFFSALWAYS · KISSES · LOVE · YOURS
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Reveal the blue group
GROUP WITHIN A GROUPCAMP · PARTY · SIDE · WING
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Reveal the violet group
GOLD ___BOND · LEAF · MINE · RUSH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 27, 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 27, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 27, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 27, 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 27, 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 #382?
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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