Issue #447 Sat 31 Aug
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — August 31, 2024
Today’s grid offers a steady progression, with four distinct groups that rely on clear associations rather than heavy wordplay. A straightforward start for a Saturday.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Coffee stains on a folded broadsheet left behind on the subway seat.
Print media
Direct synonyms for components
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, B, C, S.
NEWSPAPER SECTIONS
One is ARTS.
ARTS · BUSINESS · COMICS · SPORTS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Running your hand over the rough texture of a trunk while walking through the woods.
Botany
Direct synonyms for components
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, C, R.
TREE FEATURES
One is BARK.
BARK · CROWN · RINGS · ROOTS
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A heavy wooden bowl, a pair of tongs, and the crunch of fresh greens.
Culinary preparations
Direct synonyms for varieties
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, G, W.
KINDS OF SALAD
One is CHEF.
CHEF · GARDEN · GREEK · WEDGE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Digging through the bottom of a coat pocket to find a bit of loose change.
Numismatics
Direct synonyms for imagery
Members are 5–10 letters; first letters E, M, S, T.
SEEN ON BACKS OF U.S. COINS
One is EAGLE.
EAGLE · MONTICELLO · SHIELD · TORCH
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Complete Connections answer
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NEWSPAPER SECTIONSARTS · BUSINESS · COMICS · SPORTS
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TREE FEATURESBARK · CROWN · RINGS · ROOTS
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KINDS OF SALADCHEF · GARDEN · GREEK · WEDGE
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SEEN ON BACKS OF U.S. COINSEAGLE · MONTICELLO · SHIELD · TORCH
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How hard is NYT Connections on August 31, 2024?
NYT Connections on August 31, 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 31, 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 #447?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words