Issue #452 Thu 5 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 5, 2024
A steady grid that relies on direct synonym groups rather than complex wordplay. Four distinct sets appear with minimal overlap, allowing for a methodical solve.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The cape around your neck, the spray of water from a bottle, and the floor covered in tiny clippings.
Personal grooming services
Direct synonyms for common services
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters B, C, T.
HAIR SALON OFFERINGS
One is BLOWOUT.
BLOWOUT · COLOR · CUT · TRIM
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A harsh review in the morning paper or a heated exchange in the comments section.
Methods of expressing disapproval
Direct synonyms for harsh verbal feedback
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, P, S.
CRITICIZE
One is BASH.
BASH · BLAST · PAN · SLAM
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Finding a seat on a crowded train or nabbing the last item on the shelf.
Actions of successful acquisition
Direct synonyms for gaining possession
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, L, S.
OBTAIN
One is BAG.
BAG · LAND · SCORE · SNAG
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The announcer calling out the numbers after the play is whistled dead.
Sports performance metrics
Common quantitative measures in athletic reporting
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters A, R, S, Y.
MEASURED IN FOOTBALL STATS
One is ATTEMPT.
ATTEMPT · RECEPTION · SACK · YARD
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Complete Connections answer
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HAIR SALON OFFERINGSBLOWOUT · COLOR · CUT · TRIM
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Reveal the green group
CRITICIZEBASH · BLAST · PAN · SLAM
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Reveal the blue group
OBTAINBAG · LAND · SCORE · SNAG
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MEASURED IN FOOTBALL STATSATTEMPT · RECEPTION · SACK · YARD
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on September 5, 2024?
NYT Connections on September 5, 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 5, 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 #452?
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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