Issue #400 Mon 15 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 15, 2024
Today's grid requires a steady hand, as four distinct groups pull in different directions. Patience with the definitions and a careful eye for potential overlaps will see you through.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A firm nod across the table after hearing a story you choose to take at face value.
Cognitive states
Synonyms
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters A, B, T.
REGARD AS TRUE
One is ACCEPT.
ACCEPT · BELIEVE · BUY · TRUST
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The painted plywood propped up in front of the construction site to hide the mess behind it.
Deceptive appearances
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, F, S.
FACADE
One is BLUFF.
BLUFF · FRONT · SHAM · SHOW
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A trip to the hardware store to ensure the new flat screen stays exactly where you put it.
Home electronics hardware
Synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, M, S.
WAYS TO SECURE A TV
One is BASE.
BASE · BRACKET · MOUNT · STAND
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Sorting through the glass collection in the recycling bin after a long weekend.
Standardized liquid volumes
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters F, H, L, P.
LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZES
One is FIFTH.
FIFTH · HANDLE · LITER · PINT
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
REGARD AS TRUEACCEPT · BELIEVE · BUY · TRUST
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Reveal the green group
FACADEBLUFF · FRONT · SHAM · SHOW
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Reveal the blue group
WAYS TO SECURE A TVBASE · BRACKET · MOUNT · STAND
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Reveal the violet group
LIQUOR BOTTLE SIZESFIFTH · HANDLE · LITER · PINT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 15, 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 15, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 15, 2024?
NYT Connections on July 15, 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 15, 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 #400?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words