Issue #427 Sun 11 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 11, 2024
A tidy distribution of synonyms and wordplay makes for a straightforward solve today. Watch for the linguistic traps that require a second look at the grid.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Watching the tugboats maneuver through the harbor while waiting for the ferry to dock.
Maritime terminology
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, C, S, V.
LARGE BOAT
One is BARGE.
BARGE · CRAFT · SHIP · VESSEL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The jersey hanging in the rafters and the statue outside the stadium entrance.
Sports excellence
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, C, G, L.
ALL-TIME GREAT
One is BEST.
BEST · CHAMP · GOAT · LEGEND
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The memo header that keeps the office correspondence focused on a single topic.
Prepositional phrases
Synonyms
Members are 2–10 letters; first letters A, C, O, T.
REGARDING
One is ABOUT.
ABOUT · CONCERNING · ON · TOWARD
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A mirror, a whisper, and a name that sounds like something else entirely.
Phonetic wordplay
Homophones
Members are 1–6 letters; first letters H, I, M, N.
HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURES
One is HARE.
HARE · I · MUSSEL · NAVAL
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LARGE BOATBARGE · CRAFT · SHIP · VESSEL
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ALL-TIME GREATBEST · CHAMP · GOAT · LEGEND
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REGARDINGABOUT · CONCERNING · ON · TOWARD
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HOMOPHONES OF BODY FEATURESHARE · I · MUSSEL · NAVAL
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How hard is NYT Connections on August 11, 2024?
NYT Connections on August 11, 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 August 11, 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 #427?
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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