Issue #450 Tue 3 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 3, 2024
A steady grid that relies on careful sorting of synonyms and common linguistic patterns. The difficulty remains consistent throughout, demanding a methodical approach to separate the straightforward from the tricky.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A handwritten note left on the kitchen table after a long argument.
Interpersonal behavior
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters E, P, S.
ABSOLVE
One is EXCUSE.
EXCUSE · PARDON · SAVE · SPARE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The blinking light on a dashboard indicating you have pushed the engine past its limit.
Qualitative degree
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, E, O, T.
EXCESSIVELY
One is BEYOND.
BEYOND · EXTRA · OVER · TOO
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The handful of loose coins rattling at the bottom of a suitcase after a flight.
International finance
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters P, R, W, Y.
GLOBAL CURRENCIES
One is POUND.
POUND · REAL · WON · YEN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The unfinished woodworking project sitting in the corner of the garage.
Compound word components
Suffix word association
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters A, B, F, K.
___HEAD
One is ARROW.
ARROW · BLOCK · FORE · KNUCKLE
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Complete Connections answer
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Reveal the yellow group
ABSOLVEEXCUSE · PARDON · SAVE · SPARE
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Reveal the green group
EXCESSIVELYBEYOND · EXTRA · OVER · TOO
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Reveal the blue group
GLOBAL CURRENCIESPOUND · REAL · WON · YEN
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Reveal the violet group
___HEADARROW · BLOCK · FORE · KNUCKLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 3, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for September 3, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 3, 2024?
NYT Connections on September 3, 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 September 3, 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 #450?
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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