Issue #383 Fri 28 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 28, 2024
A grid requiring careful sorting of near-synonyms. While the associations remain direct, the overlaps between groups demand a steady hand.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Searching for keys at the bottom of a cavernous interior before the train arrives.
Everyday accessories
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, M, S, T.
TYPES OF BAGS
One is CLUTCH.
CLUTCH · MESSENGER · SATCHEL · TOTE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The extra inches of a belt after you have lost a few pounds.
Abstract concepts
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters F, L, S.
WIGGLE ROOM
One is FREEDOM.
FREEDOM · LATITUDE · LICENSE · SLACK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A stage manager tapping their watch from the wings.
Communication cues
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, P, S, W.
INDICATION TO PROCEED
One is CUE.
CUE · PROMPT · SIGNAL · WORD
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Opening a fresh pack and finding a single stray item.
Apparel terminology
Morphological variations
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters B, D, S.
UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
One is BOXER.
BOXER · BRIEF · DRAWER · SHORT
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
TYPES OF BAGSCLUTCH · MESSENGER · SATCHEL · TOTE
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Reveal the green group
WIGGLE ROOMFREEDOM · LATITUDE · LICENSE · SLACK
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Reveal the blue group
INDICATION TO PROCEEDCUE · PROMPT · SIGNAL · WORD
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UNDERWEAR IN THE SINGULARBOXER · BRIEF · DRAWER · SHORT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 28, 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 28, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 28, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 28, 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 28, 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 #383?
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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