Issue #385 Sun 30 Jun
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — June 30, 2024
A steady, balanced grid that invites a measured pace. The paths are clear, but a few overlapping ideas require a moment of pause to sort through.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A grandfather leaning back in a worn armchair to deliver a lesson you have heard a dozen times before.
Linguistic expressions
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters A, C, M, S.
OLD SAYING
One is ADAGE.
ADAGE · CHESTNUT · MAXIM · SAW
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The smell of lighter fluid on your hands and the heavy lid of a backyard cooker.
Outdoor cooking supplies
Categorical items
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters C, E, G, W.
GRILL FUEL SOURCES
One is CHARCOAL.
CHARCOAL · ELECTRIC · GAS · WOOD
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A walk through the woods where you identify the texture of the bark under your palm.
Botany
Direct members of a set
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters A, C, E, G.
TREES
One is ASH.
ASH · CHERRY · EBONY · GUM
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Steam rising in the cool night air as you adjust a dial and listen for the hum of machinery.
Mechanical parts
Categorical items
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters F, H, J, P.
HOT TUB COMPONENTS
One is FILTER.
FILTER · HEATER · JET · PUMP
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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OLD SAYINGADAGE · CHESTNUT · MAXIM · SAW
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Reveal the green group
GRILL FUEL SOURCESCHARCOAL · ELECTRIC · GAS · WOOD
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TREESASH · CHERRY · EBONY · GUM
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Reveal the violet group
HOT TUB COMPONENTSFILTER · HEATER · JET · PUMP
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on June 30, 2024?
NYT Connections on June 30, 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 30, 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 #385?
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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