Issue #384 Sat 29 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 29, 2024
A steady, straightforward grid that rewards a keen ear and a bit of patience. The connections are distinct, though the paths between them require a steady hand.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Repeating the same syllable back to a toddler who is just learning to mimic your cadence.
Linguistics
Auditory equivalence
Members are 2–3 letters; first letters T.
HOMOPHONES
One is TO.
TO · TOO · TUE · TWO
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The altar, a signed contract, or a handshake that seals a deal.
Relationships and agreements
Synonyms for joining
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, T, U, W.
CONNECT
One is COUPLE.
COUPLE · TIE · UNITE · WED
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Positional verbs
Synonyms for location
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters L, P, S.
SITUATED
One is LAID.
LAID · PLACED · PUT · SAT
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A garden bed that persists long after the first frost.
Botanical compound words
Suffix-based word completion
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters M, S, W.
___FLOWER
One is MAY.
MAY · SUN · WALL · WILD
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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HOMOPHONESTO · TOO · TUE · TWO
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CONNECTCOUPLE · TIE · UNITE · WED
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SITUATEDLAID · PLACED · PUT · SAT
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Reveal the violet group
___FLOWERMAY · SUN · WALL · WILD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on June 29, 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 29, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on June 29, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 29, 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 29, 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 #384?
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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