Issue #403 Thu 18 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 18, 2024
Today's grid offers a steady progression, presenting four distinct groups that rely on straightforward association rather than hidden linguistic tricks. A patient eye will find the connections clear once the initial clutter is cleared away.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Pigeons fighting over a crust on the pavement, or a bench where the shade hits just right at noon.
Urban geography
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, P, S, Y.
OPEN SPACE
One is COURT.
COURT · PLAZA · SQUARE · YARD
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The bell rings, the corner man spits into a bucket, and you have exactly sixty seconds to catch your breath.
Combat sports terminology
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, C, M, R.
BOXING UNIT
One is BOUT.
BOUT · CONTEST · MATCH · ROUND
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A velvet rope, a camera bulb popping in the dark, and the uncomfortable feeling of being over-dressed for the occasion.
Style and atmosphere
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters D, F, P, R.
GLITZINESS
One is DAZZLE.
DAZZLE · FLASH · POMP · RITZ
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A quick tap on a screen when you lack the words to say anything else.
Digital iconography
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters F, H, S.
EMOJI
One is FIRE.
FIRE · HEART · SKULL · SPARKLES
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
OPEN SPACECOURT · PLAZA · SQUARE · YARD
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Reveal the green group
BOXING UNITBOUT · CONTEST · MATCH · ROUND
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Reveal the blue group
GLITZINESSDAZZLE · FLASH · POMP · RITZ
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Reveal the violet group
EMOJIFIRE · HEART · SKULL · SPARKLES
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on July 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on July 18, 2024?
NYT Connections on July 18, 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 18, 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 #403?
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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