Issue #409 Wed 24 Jul
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — July 24, 2024
A solid, steady grid with enough overlap to keep the pace deliberate. Four distinct quartets offer a clear path for those who scan for common ground.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A light jab at the dinner table that earns a groan rather than a genuine offense.
Social interaction and interpersonal dynamics
Synonyms for a specific type of verbal interaction
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters K, R, T.
JOKE AROUND WITH
One is KID.
KID · RAZZ · RIB · TEASE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The butcher counter display case, organized by the specific portion of the bird.
Culinary preparation and food sourcing
Synonyms for anatomical parts of a bird
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, T, W.
POULTRY CUTS
One is BREAST.
BREAST · TENDER · THIGH · WING
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A walk through the woods where you notice a small shadow trailing behind a larger one.
Zoology and biological classification
Synonyms for juvenile animals
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters C, F, K.
BABY ANIMALS
One is CALF.
CALF · CUB · FAWN · KIT
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The platform at rush hour when the doors open and the platform clears in a rush.
Physical movement and navigation
Synonyms for forceful movement through space
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters B, J, M, S.
PUSH THROUGH A CROWD
One is BARGE.
BARGE · JOSTLE · MUSCLE · SHOULDER
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Complete Connections answer
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JOKE AROUND WITHKID · RAZZ · RIB · TEASE
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Reveal the green group
POULTRY CUTSBREAST · TENDER · THIGH · WING
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BABY ANIMALSCALF · CUB · FAWN · KIT
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PUSH THROUGH A CROWDBARGE · JOSTLE · MUSCLE · SHOULDER
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How hard is NYT Connections on July 24, 2024?
NYT Connections on July 24, 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 24, 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 #409?
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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