Issue #430 Wed 14 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 14, 2024
A tidy distribution of four distinct groups makes for a straightforward solve today. The challenge lies in isolating the proper nouns from the more general vocabulary.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A red face in the office breakroom after you hit reply all by mistake.
Common vocabulary
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, F, G.
BLUNDER
One is BOO-BOO.
BOO-BOO · FLUB · GAFFE · GOOF
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A walk through a garden center on a Saturday morning in May.
Botanical taxonomy
Set membership
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters D, J, P.
FLOWERS
One is DAISY.
DAISY · JASMINE · PETUNIA · POPPY
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The quiet hum against the windowpane that keeps you awake at night.
Animal behavior
Verbal actions
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, D, P, S.
THINGS BEES DO
One is BUZZ.
BUZZ · DANCE · POLLINATE · STING
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The old black-and-white photos framed in the hallway of a stadium.
Sports history
Proper noun collection
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, L, M, Y.
FIRST NAMES OF YANKEES LEGENDS
One is BABE.
BABE · LOU · MICKEY · YOGI
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
BLUNDERBOO-BOO · FLUB · GAFFE · GOOF
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Reveal the green group
FLOWERSDAISY · JASMINE · PETUNIA · POPPY
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Reveal the blue group
THINGS BEES DOBUZZ · DANCE · POLLINATE · STING
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Reveal the violet group
FIRST NAMES OF YANKEES LEGENDSBABE · LOU · MICKEY · YOGI
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on August 14, 2024?
NYT Connections on August 14, 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 14, 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 #430?
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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