Issue #439 Fri 23 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 23, 2024
Today's grid relies on a clean split between straightforward definition groups and those that require a sharper ear for sound. Expect a few misdirections before the logic settles.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The blinking cursor in a dark office, waiting for the command prompt to accept your input.
Computing hardware
Direct synonyms
Members are 6–8 letters; first letters D, M, S, T.
VISUAL INTERFACE
One is DISPLAY.
DISPLAY · MONITOR · SCREEN · TERMINAL
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Velvet curtains parting, a spotlight hitting the stage, and the slow removal of accessories.
Performance attire
Grouped set of objects
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, C, F, G.
BURLESQUE WEAR
One is BOA.
BOA · CORSET · FAN · GLOVES
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Picking out a swatch of interior paint that looks like a latte in the morning light.
Color palette
Synonyms for neutral tones
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, C, F, T.
BEIGE SHADES
One is BUFF.
BUFF · CREAM · FAWN · TAN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A missed beat in a conversation where the secondary meaning of a word hangs in the air.
Linguistic features
Phonetic equivalents
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, C, F, T.
LANGUAGE HOMOPHONES
One is BASK.
BASK · CHECK · FINISH · TIE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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Reveal the yellow group
VISUAL INTERFACEDISPLAY · MONITOR · SCREEN · TERMINAL
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Reveal the green group
BURLESQUE WEARBOA · CORSET · FAN · GLOVES
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Reveal the blue group
BEIGE SHADESBUFF · CREAM · FAWN · TAN
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Reveal the violet group
LANGUAGE HOMOPHONESBASK · CHECK · FINISH · TIE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on August 23, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for August 23, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on August 23, 2024?
NYT Connections on August 23, 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 23, 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 #439?
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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