Issue #386 Mon 1 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 1, 2024
A steady progression through four distinct themes that rely on varying levels of recognition. The grid requires a careful eye for regional geography and historical iconography.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A theater usher holding a flashlight or a hiking companion pointing toward the trailhead.
Verbs of motion and assistance
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, G, L, U.
SHOW THE WAY
One is DIRECT.
DIRECT · GUIDE · LEAD · USHER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A shell game on a city sidewalk or a suspicious email requesting a wire transfer.
Criminal activities and deceit
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters C, H, R, S.
SCHEME
One is CON.
CON · HUSTLE · RACKET · STING
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Digging through a wallet for a crumpled bill to pay for a cup of coffee.
Symbols of American currency
Objects represented on paper money
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters E, P, S, W.
SEEN ON A U.S. DOLLAR BILL
One is EAGLE.
EAGLE · PYRAMID · SEAL · WASHINGTON
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Looking at an atlas of the northern continent while planning a long train trip.
Regional nomenclature
Shared initial components of proper nouns
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, N, P.
FIRST WORDS OF CANADIAN PROVINCES/TERRITORIES
One is BRITISH.
BRITISH · NORTHWEST · NOVA · PRINCE
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Complete Connections answer
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SHOW THE WAYDIRECT · GUIDE · LEAD · USHER
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SCHEMECON · HUSTLE · RACKET · STING
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SEEN ON A U.S. DOLLAR BILLEAGLE · PYRAMID · SEAL · WASHINGTON
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FIRST WORDS OF CANADIAN PROVINCES/TERRITORIESBRITISH · NORTHWEST · NOVA · PRINCE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 1, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for July 1, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 1, 2024?
NYT Connections on July 1, 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 July 1, 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 #386?
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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